Habitual Residence Test

HC Deb 01 December 1998 vol 321 c151W

Mr. Rendel

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he expects to publish the review of the Habitual Residence Test. [61875]

Angela Eagle

Work on the review of the Habitual Residence Test is ongoing. However, we wish to take account of all relevant evidence and information before drawing any conclusions. This clearly needs to include the outcome of litigation which could have a significant impact on the scope for reform of the test, such as the case of Mr. Robin Swaddling currently under the deliberation of the European Court of Justice. We will therefore bring forward our recommendations once we have received and considered the judgment of the European Court in this case.