(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations set out the circumstances under which the Secretary of State may provide or arrange for the provision of specified services or facilities to those who are provided with accommodation under section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (the 1999 Act) (supported persons).
Regulation 3 sets out the circumstances under which the Secretary of State may supply, or arrange for the supply, of facilities for travel for certain specified journeys.
Regulation 4 allows the Secretary of State to arrange for the provision to a supported person of his child’s full birth certificate.
Regulation 5 provides for the supply of facilities to make telephone calls and receive stationery and postage for correspondence regarding medical treatment or care and to certain specified persons.
Regulation 6 allows for the one-off supply, on application, of additional vouchers to pregnant women and new mothers.
Regulation 7 allows for the weekly supply, on application of additional vouchers to pregnant women and children under three.years of age
Regulation 8 provides for the weekly supply, on application, of additional vouchers for clothing for children under 16 years of age.
Regulation 9 provides that if the Secretary of State is satisfied that a person has an exceptional need for certain specified services or facilities she may provide for that need.