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Written question asked by Lord Carter (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2006.


Incapacity Benefit

Question
How many of the 976,000 people claiming non-contributing incapacity benefit in May 2005 had never worked.
Answer

The information is not available. We do not have the necessary records of claimants’ employment histories.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4684; 680 c56WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Disability Employment Incapacity benefit
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk