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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 June 2025

Debate

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Contribution

On the difference between “capital” and “abroad”, they are simply two different eligibility requirements for benefits. For example, a person is only allowed to have so much capital and still qualify for universal credit. There are also benefits where living abroad eliminates somebody from eligibility. That is simply what those two categories are. I hope that explains it.

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