HC Deb 14 November 1996 vol 285 c329W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will amend the Income Support (General) Regulations to make income support payable to asylum seekers at the full rate. [4085]

Mr. Roger Evans

No. Asylum seekers, entitled to benefit while their applications are considered, are paid at a reduced rate because of the temporary nature of their immigration status.