Home secretary David Blunkett has brought forward plans to abolish the asylum seeker voucher scheme from the autumn to April 8. Vouchers will be replaced with a cash system, he told parliament this week.
But asylum seekers who choose to live with friends and family while their application is processed will not be eligible for any state support or benefits. To qualify for support applicants must agree to live in government-approved accommodation and enter the dispersal system.
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