§ Mr. HopeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to increase the level of support provided by the National Asylum Support Service for those aged under 16 years. [138536]
§ Mrs. RocheI laid before Parliament, yesterday, regulations amending the Asylum Support Regulations 2000 to enable an increased rate of voucher support to be provided to under 16-year-old dependants of asylum seekers supported by the National Asylum Support Service with effect from 4 December. The rate will rise from £26.60 to £30.95 per week.