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Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 1991. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 1991 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Untitled Written question

Question
If he will indicate the savings to the Exchequer arising from the failure to increase unemployment benefit in line with average earnings since 1979; and if he will specify the saving in 1990 and the anticipated saving in 1991. - Inc figures for 1990-91 & 1991-92. (Holding answer 13.3.91).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188 c126W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Costs Social security benefits Unemployment benefits Uprating Average earnings
Contains statistics
Yes