HC Deb 03 November 1994 vol 248 c1371W
Ms Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the estimated administration cost of the habitual residence test from 1 August 1994 to 1 August 1995; and what is the amount of income support the Government estimate will be saved by the application of this test.

Mr. Roger Evans

The estimated annual cost to the Benefits Agency of administering the habitual residence test is £368,000. The estimated income support saving for the same period is in excess of £7 million.