§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his policy is on the use of asylum support vouchers for the purchase of(a) cigarettes, (b) petrol and (c) items beyond basic necessities; and if he will make a statement. [156091]
§ Mrs. RocheThe Sodexho Pass vouchers supplied to asylum seekers supported by the National Asylum Support Service can be exchanged for any goods available in stores participating in the scheme. It is for asylum seekers to determine their individual requirements.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review the food voucher system for asylum seekers. [156357]
§ Mrs. RocheA review of the operation of the National Asylum Support Service's voucher scheme is under way.