If this is still of concern...
Note the section for
Surinder Singh applicants in the current PR form:
Section 16 - Public funds (state benefits)
This section asks for information about any public funds or state benefits (also known as ‘social assistance’) you are claiming, or have claimed, or that your sponsor is claiming or has claimed since you have lived in the UK.
Note: you do not have to complete this if you’re the family member of a British citizen and applying in the ‘Surinder Singh’ category
Viva free movement!