Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 39326
Social Security Benefits: Foreign Nationals
Tabled: 18 March 2025
Answered: 24 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in what circumstances benefits are paid to foreign nationals.
Answer
Andrew WesternIt is the expectation of the Government that, in general, migrants coming to the UK should be able to maintain and accommodate themselves without recourse to ‘public funds’ (such as Universal Credit). Access to benefits flows from an individual’s immigrat...
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