§ Mr. DewarTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to review the actively seeking employment regulations in relation to claimants who travel to the United States of America.
§ Mr. BurtWe have no plans to do so. Benefits for unemployment are not generally payable abroad except under limited provisions within the European Community social security regulations. Claimants travelling to the United States of America have no entitlement to these benefits.
§ Mr. DewarTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to review payment of benefits to people living abroad.
§ Mr. BurtWe are reviewing procedures to prevent payment to those living abroad who do not qualify for benefit.