§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how he has computed the figure of 80 per cent. in determining what percentage of local authority costs in meeting the needs of asylum seekers should be met by Her Majesty's Government, following the withdrawal of social security benefits. [20275]
§ Mr. CurryThe Government consider that it is a reasonable basis for making additional resources available to local authorities in England for this purpose for 1995–96 and 1996–97.