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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 1997. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 17 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What are the estimated annual running costs of the jobseekers allowance payment scheme. - Inc fact that information is not yet available.
Answer

Mr. Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the estimated annual running costs of the jobseeker's allowance payment scheme. [10511] Mr. Evans: The information is not yet available. However, it is estimated that the annual costs of administering jobseeker's allowance will be broadly similar to those for the previous benefits, unemployment benefit and income support for unemployed people.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10511; 288 c408W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Software Computers Jobseeker's allowance ICT Government departments Operating costs
Contains statistics
Yes