§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what representations he has received expressing concern at the Government's new residence test; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will list the points raised by the Irish in Britain's representation group concerning the economic effects of the new residence test proposals on immigrant Irish youth; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtProposals for the introduction of a habitual residence test into income support, housing benefit and the council tax benefit are before the Social Security Advisory Committee. Representations are currently being considered by the committee, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will receive their report in due course.