Written question asked by Clare Short (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 June 1994. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 June 1994 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Northern Ireland Office

Question

How many decisions, disallowances and warning letters were issued in respect of actively seeking employment since April 1990; how many income support and unemployment benefit claimants have (i) successfully and (ii) unsuccessfully claimed income support under the hardship rules, showing those whose claim was in doubt due to (a) not actively seeking work, (b) refusing suitable employment and (c) availability for work; and if he will comment about the introduction of the jobseekers allowance in Northern Ireland. - Inc fig and fact that info about numbers of disallowances or warning letters obtained only at disproportionate cost.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

245 c88W;245 c87W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Jobseeker's allowance Income support Eligibility Disqualification Northern Ireland Social security benefits Unemployment benefits

Contains statistics

Yes