Hola
I have a friend who wants to claim UK dole in Spain, 10 years ago this WAS possible because I have a friend who did it and he signed on in Malaga every 6 months!
Now with the credit crunch as it is I very much doubt the UK would allow it, although nothing surprises me these days, we are after all, losing our British heritage to all and sundry who isn't British!!!!!!
That is another rant so I will leave you to ponder this question

Simone