Member

I say to all the contributors to the debate that no immediate operational changes to asylum support eligibility will result from the revocation alone, as a new policy is being developed. The intention is not to withdraw or deny support from those who need it, but to reduce misuse and to align with the wider asylum reforms that we are bringing forward. I can confirm to my noble friend Lady Lister that support will continue to be provided when an eligible person has a child dependent under 18 years of age, in line with Section 122 of the 1999 Act, but a discretionary approach will allow the Home Office to withhold support from individuals who do not require it, including those who have permission to work and can therefore support themselves, individuals who have intentionally made themselves destitute and those who fail to comply with conditions set by the Home Office or with UK law.