Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 1988. It was answered by Michael Portillo (Conservative) on Monday, 11 January 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What plans are there to seek to change the law so as to allow the DHSS to withhold benefit from claimants who refuse offers of places on the community programme.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

125 c176W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Benefits rules Disqualification Social security Social security benefits Reform Community programme