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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2014
Universal Credit

"My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. She and the Department have simplified the system, making it easier for recipients to understand what they can do to claim benefit. Above all, if they are capable of working, they should be in work. In contrast, the Labour party made the system …..."
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown - View Speech

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Written Question

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Monday 31st March 2014

Asked by: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative - North Cotswolds)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will amend the benefits rules on the habitual residency test to exempt family members in the services returning from an overseas posting; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Esther McVey

It has always been the case that all migrants, including UK nationals returning from anything more than a short period abroad, must satisfy the Habitual Residence Test. This is a vital tool which enables the Government to continue to protect the integrity of the UK welfare system.