Proceeding contribution from Stephen Timms (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 1 February 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.
Welfare Reform Bill
The question is: how long do people need to be on ESA before they get back into work? According to the Minister's figures, only 6% are off the benefit within a year, whereas 90% are off contributory jobseeker's allowance within the period that is being allowed for that benefit.
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- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 539 c834
- Session
- 2010-12
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Disability living allowance Jobseeker's allowance Income support Pension credit Universal credit Reform Social security benefits Social security Social Fund Welfare tax credits Employment and support allowance Personal independence payment Maternity payments
- Legislation
- Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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