Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Monday, 26 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 May 1999. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 May 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what proportion of jobseekers who have been unemployed for (a) one year, (b) two years and (c) five or more years and who return to work become unemployed again after (1) less than 12 weeks and (2) more than 12 weeks but less than 52 weeks; what proportion of jobseekers who have been unemployed for (a) one year, (b) two years and (c) five or more years and who subsequently return to work for more than 12 weeks but less than 52 weeks qualify for contributions-based jobseeker's allowance. - Includes table and fact that information is not available in the form requested.

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