Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 9302
Social Security Benefits: Undocumented Migrants
Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 21 October 2024
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department has taken to prevent illegal immigrants claiming benefits.
Answer
Andrew WesternAll benefits claimants have to verify their identity before they can receive payments. For any claimants who aren’t British or Irish, we verify that they have a valid UK immigration status. Illegal immigrants cannot access taxpayer-funded benefits (public...
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