§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the review into the workings of the asylum support system will be concluded; and if he will make a statement. [156092]
§ Mrs. RocheI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Walthamstow (Mr. Gerrard) on 8 January 2001,Official Report, column 413W.
§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many asylum seekers are being supported by NASS in each area of the country; and if he will make a statement. [156089]
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§ Mrs. RocheThe number of asylum seekers (including dependants) allocated support by National Asylum Support Service (NASS), as at the end of February 2001, were as follows:
Allocated voucher Allocated support Region accommodation only Total East Midlands 1,200 220 1,420 East England 40 810 840 Greater London 420 8,120 8,540 North East 4,010 30 4,040 North West 5,100 220 5,320 North Ireland 40 1— 40 Scotland 2,280 160 2,440 South Central 270 1,530 1.790 South West 520 180 700 Wales 30 70 100 West Midlands 2,330 210 2,540 Yorkshire and Humberside 5,180 100 5,280 Total 21,410 11,630 33,040 1Indicates between 1 and 4. All figures rounded to the nearest ten so may not add up to totals.
§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the fraudulent use of vouchers will be part of the review of the working of the voucher support system; and if he will make a statement. [156090]
§ Mrs. RocheA number of respondents to the review of the operation of the asylum voucher scheme have commented on the fraudulent use of vouchers and their comments will be taken into consideration.