Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:21 pm on 17 January 2014.

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Photo of Karl Turner Karl Turner Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) 12:21, 17 January 2014

The hon. Gentleman has suggested that some people come to this country purely to claim benefits. Frankly, I disagree with that contention, but will he estimate what percentage of people coming from the European Union do so purely to claim benefits?