§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if it is intended that the habitual residence test should be applied by local Benefits Agency officers to those applying for asylum in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Roger Evans[holding answer 5 December 1994]: The application of the test to asylum seekers was unforeseen but has no practical effect on their benefit entitlement. We will correct the position at the earliest opportunity.