§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to reimburse local authorities for additional costs incurred as a result of changes to regulations concerning asylum seekers. [6866]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe Government intend, subject to parliamentary approval, to make funds available through a special grant to meet reasonable costs incurred by local authorities who are supporting asylum seekers under the National Assistance Act 1948.