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Written question asked by Peter Bone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2008. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Unemployment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of future trends in the level of unemployment in the UK.
Answer

While we do not predict future levels of unemployment, we are planning for the impact of higher levels of jobseeker's allowance claims in the coming months. Clearly this is a sensible approach given the expected trends during a time of slower economic growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
481 c412-3W; 227888
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Unemployment
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk