But tnavon - I remember you saying in one other thread (HSMP -> ILR finally!
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=1557) that you know people who have not worked even one day in their life time and have been living on ILR benefits (which I aassume should certainly be a lot less (in cash every month) than state benefit monthly figure you have just quoted) and that they were able to manage and drive jazzy/fancy cars!
Hmmm... if that is possible then I think state monthly pension is a lot of money to even own a private plane!!
Just a joke!
Also - a a side note, I am certain that its mostly the British citizens who end up living on state benefits (of course i am not saying they should not - its their right anyway!).
The point I am trying to make here is that I have never heard of an immigrant-turned-ILR holder making a "life" out of state benefits.
regards.