HC Deb 09 November 1992 vol 213 cc559-61W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what provision exists for financially assisting those seeking political asylum in the period between entry and the receipt by his Department of the standard acknowledgement letter proving identity; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Burt

Income support is available to asylum seekers under the urgent cases rules from the date of their claim until their immigration status has been determined by the Home Office.