Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 2010. It was answered by Helen Goodman (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Jobseeker's Allowance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many and what proportion of jobseeker's allowance claims took more than 12 days to process in each benefit delivery centre in each month of the last two years.

Answer: The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Darra Singh. I have asked him to provide the hon. Member with the information requested.Letter from Darra Singh:"The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question asking how many and what proportion of jobseeker's allowance (JSA) claims took more than 12 days to process in each benefit delivery centre in each month of the last two years. This is something which falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.""Our management information system does not hold data specifically relating to JSA claims taking more than 12 days to process."

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