Not sure how true this is its from the awful Express ,wouldn't be shocked though in the world of gesture

""Ministers block Labour giving cash to asylum seekers enrolled on £1.6k handout scheme
Story by Christian Calgie - Senior Political Correspondent • Yesterday 22:28

Asylum seekers enrolled on the Welsh Government's left-wing Universal Basic Income scheme, in which they get £1,600 every month, cannot claim legal aid, ministers have told Senedd ministers. A letter sent tonight from Ministry of Justice minister Lord Bellamy confirmed the decision by the UK government.""


The letter from Lord Bellamy to Welsh Minister Jane Hutt, seen by the Express, confirms asylum seekers being handed thousands of pounds every month in taxpayer cash can't then claim legal aid.

Lord Bellamy says as the Universal Basic Income scheme gives recipients an income for "purpose of living costs rather than a specified one", those on the cash trial will be expected to use the money for legal services.

The UK Government says this decision is in line with rules for all British taxpayers, so limited legal aid resources are "directed at those most in need of financial support."

A row sparked yesterday when it emerged the Welsh government will allow young asylum seekers to enrol onto the taxpayer-funded scheme which entitles Welsh care leavers to receive £1,600 per month, pre-tax, for 24 months from the month after their 18th birthday