Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 7601
Social Security Benefits: Foreign Nationals
Tabled: 7 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people who are not British citizens are claiming benefits, by immigration status and benefit.
Answer
Andrew WesternNon-UK / Irish citizens can only access benefits like Universal Credit if they have an immigration status that provides recourse to public funds. Those without immigration status or with a no recourse to public funds condition on their status are not enti...
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