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Written question asked by Cathy Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 2014. It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Monday, 1 December 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Kilmarnock

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much benefit was withheld from claimants in benefit sanctions in Kilmarnock and Loudoun constituency in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Answer

The Department does not estimate the amount of benefit withheld as a result of benefit sanctions. Sanctions are designed to ensure claimants comply with their requirements in order to move off benefits and into work.

There are no benchmarks or targets for sanctions referrals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215866
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Disqualification Social security benefits Kilmarnock
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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