Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 1995. It was answered by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 1995.

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Mackay of Ardbrecknish, Lord

Question

How many people have suffered a reduction in Income Support for failure to attend or complete a Restart course, how many have had their benefit restored on appeal, and how many of those affected have since completed a Restart course or suffered a further reduction in benefit for their continuing failure to do so. - Includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

566 c73WA

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Appeals Benefits rules Eligibility Social security Social security benefits Training Unemployment benefits Restart programme

Contains statistics

Yes