Written question asked by Dave Nellist (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 1989. It was answered by John Lee on Tuesday, 25 July 1989 on behalf of the Department of Employment.

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Untitled Written question

Question

If the participation of income support claimants in the action credit & 50-plus job start schemes is intended to be purely voluntary; whether refusal to participate will affect claimants eligibility for benefits; & what measures Dept is taking to get over-50s to participate in the 50-plus job start scheme.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

157 c622W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Benefits rules Income support Employment schemes Publicity Recipients Older workers Long term unemployed people Social security benefits Take-up