A great deal.
If we stopped processing them we lose any kind of control. The support is actually quite minimal. Just enough to survive. Stopping the shelter and food would not stop them coming when they have already traveled thousands of miles and incurred huge debts to do so. It would just turn them out into the black market or a world of crime. A place where some end already but others don’t. Your way would result in them all having no other choice.
We have never had any kind of control to lose. Many of them engage in crime and work in the black market in addition to taking the benefits and support. All support whatsoever should be withdrawn, they would stop coming within a matter of days.
From the government’s own website. In addition, some local councils and idiot charities top this up with mobile phones, clothing and various other gifts and support.
What you'll get:
You can ask for somewhere to live, a cash allowance or both as an asylum seeker.
Housing
You’ll be given somewhere to live if you need it. This could be in a flat, house, hostel or bed and breakfast.
Cash support
You’ll usually get £49.18 for each person in your household. This will help you pay for things you need like food, clothing and toiletries.
Your allowance will be loaded onto a debit card (ASPEN card) each week. You’ll be able to use the card to get cash from a cash machine.
If your accommodation provides your meals
You’ll get £9.95 for each person in your household instead.
You’ll get extra money to buy healthy food if you’re pregnant or a mother of a child aged 3 or under. The amount you get will depend on your situation.
Extra payment per week
Pregnant mother £5.25
Baby under 1 year old £9.50
Child aged 1 to 3 £5.25
Maternity payment
You can apply for a one-off £300 maternity payment if your baby is due in 11 weeks or less, or if your baby is under 6 months old.
Healthcare
You may get free National Health Service (NHS) healthcare, such as to see a doctor or get hospital treatment.
You’ll also get:
free prescriptions for medicine
free dental care for your teeth
free eyesight tests
help paying for glasses
Education
Your children must attend school if they are aged 5 to 17. All state schools are free and your children may be able to get free school meals.