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<p>The assistance available to people supported under section 4 of the 1999 Act consists
of accommodation (with gas, electricity and water provided free) and provision of
a debit card (the “Aspen Card”) which can be used to buy food and other essential
items. The Aspen card cannot be used to withdraw cash, but it bears the visa logo
and can be used at retail outlets that accept visa transactions.</p><p>If the supported
person is required to report as a condition of their immigration bail their travel
costs are also covered if they are accommodated more than 3 miles away from the reporting
centre or in certain other circumstances, for example if they are unable to walk because
of a disability.</p><p>In practical terms the travel costs are covered by issuing
tickets or by uploading further funds on to the person’s Aspen card.</p><p> </p>
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