HL Deb 06 February 1995 vol 561 c5WA
Lord Dubs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What would be the cost of increasing income support for asylum seekers from 90 per cent of the normal rate to 100 per cent.

Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish

The extra cost is estimated at £10 million a year at 1994/95 prices and benefit levels.