Written question asked by Ian McCartney (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 March 1995. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 March 1995 on behalf of the Department of Employment.

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Dept of Employment

Question

What guarantees in respect of time-scales will be given to ensure that waiting times will not be detrimental to the financial wellbeing of the claimant whilst he or she is waiting for an outcome of the assessment undertaken for the purposes of entering into the jobseekers agreement. - (Holding answer 6 February 1995).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

255 c714W;255 c711-2W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Appeals Applications Benefits rules Jobseeker's allowance Social security Social security benefits