The claimant sought housing benefit. He had married a Thai lady who had not yet received permission to remain in this country, having entered promising not to make a call on public funds.
Held: The authority was correct to refuse benefit where the claimant gave only one National Insurance Number. This was a claim for two people.
Judges:
Lord Justice Waller Lord Justice Moore-Bick Lord Justice Richards
Citations:
[2006] EWCA Civ 882, Times 04-Jul-2006
Links:
Statutes:
Social Security Administration Act 1992
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Benefits
Updated: 07 July 2022; Ref: scu.242903
