SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9 Asylum Support: Interim Provisions
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1
The regulations may make provision for the referral by one local authority to another of a claim for support made under the regulations if the local authority to whom the claim is made consider that it is not manifestly unfounded but—
a
they are providing support for a number of asylum-seekers equal to, or greater than, the maximum number of asylum-seekers applicable to them; or
b
they are providing support for a number of eligible persons equal to, or greater than, the maximum number of eligible persons applicable to them.
2
For the purposes of any provision made as a result of sub-paragraph (1), the regulations may make provision for the determination by the Secretary of State of—
a
the applicable maximum number of asylum-seekers;
b
the applicable maximum number of eligible persons.
3
The regulations may make provision for any such determination to be made—
a
for local authorities generally;
b
for prescribed descriptions of local authority; or
c
for particular local authorities.
4
The regulations may provide that a referral may not be made—
a
to a prescribed local authority;
b
to local authorities of a prescribed description; or
c
in prescribed circumstances.
5
The regulations may make provision for the payment by a local authority of any reasonable travel or subsistence expenses incurred as a result of a referral made by them.
6
The regulations may make provision for the transfer of a claim for support, or responsibility for providing support, under the regulations from one local authority to another on such terms as may be agreed between them.
7
In exercising any power under the regulations to refer or transfer, a local authority must have regard to such guidance as may be issued by the Secretary of State with respect to the exercise of the power.