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asylum support climbdown
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Whilst the Asylum Support (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (SI.No.645/2015) were intended to change the amount of cash support provided to destitute asylum seekers and their families with effect from 6 April 2015 by paying a flat rate of £36.95 per person (compared to the current rates which since 2011 have included £43.94 for lone parents; £39.80 for 16 & 17 year olds; and £52.96 for those under 16) ....
... the government says that ‘on reflection’ it has decided that these changes should not be implemented.
As a result, the Asylum Support (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2015 (SI.No.944/2015) were laid on 27 March 2015 and revoke SI.No.645/2015
Further info @ http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/4286_asylum_support_cuts_abandoned