Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Monday, 30 June 2003.

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Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question

What evidence they have on whether the imposition of benefit sanctions has had any adverse effect on the ability to meet the costs of actively seeking work; and whether those who have been subjected to previous benefits sanctions have been more or less successful in finding employment than those on means-tested benefits as a whole. [HL 3286; HL 3287]. - Inc fact that a copy of the report Saunders, T. Stone, V and Candy S (2001): The Impact of the 26 week Sanctioning Regime, Employment Service Report ESR 100 which deals with the effects of the sanctioning regime has been placed in Library (Dep 03/1615).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

650 c62-3WA; HL 3286; HL 3287

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Benefits rules Costs Employment Disqualification Recipients Means-tested benefits Social security benefits Research