asked Her Majesty's Government:

What income support benefits are available for United Kingdom citizens who are (a) under 25; (b) over 25; and (c) married couples; and what income support benefits are available for each child of parents claiming income support benefit. [HL945]

The following are the main income maintenance benefits available to UK citizens:

Under 25—Jobseeker's allowance, income support; incapacity benefit, housing benefit, council tax benefit, and working tax credit if the customer is responsible for a child or is disabled. The appropriate benefit will depend on the individual's circumstances.

Over 25—Jobseeker's allowance, income support, incapacity benefit, housing benefit, council tax benefit, and working tax credit. If the customer is over retirement age they will have access to state pension, pension credit: housing benefit, and council tax benefit. The appropriate benefit will depend on the individual's circumstances.

Married couples—There is no benefit available only to married couples.

Children—Child benefit and child tax credit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What income support benefits are available for asylum seekers who are (a) under 25; (b) over 25; and (c) married couples; and what income support benefits are available for each child of parents claiming income support benefit. [HL946]

No income support benefits are available to asylum seekers through the Department for Work and Pensions. The 1999 Immigration and Asylum Act provides for a support scheme outside of the social security system for asylum seekers, administered by the Home Office's National Asylum Support Service. The arrangements were introduced from 3 April 2000.