HC Deb 23 July 2004 vol 424 c858W
Mr. Viggers

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the means-tested benefits available through the Department and the agencies for which it is responsible(a) in May 1997 and (b) now. [182572]

Mr. Browne

The Home Office was not responsible for any means tested benefits in 1997.

Since 3 April 2000 the Home Office has been responsible for administering the support available to destitute asylum seekers under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.