Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that there is no gap in funding for refugees between the ending of Home Office support and the start of jobseeker's allowance payments.

The Department for Work and Pensions is working in partnership with the Home Office and external stakeholders to improve processes for refugees claiming benefits. At the point a refugee is given the right to remain, they are provided with information about how to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance. Once a claim is registered, Jobcentre Plus aims to make first payments quickly. Short Term Benefit Advances are available for those who need more immediate financial help.