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Written question asked by David Ward (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Disqualification

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his Department's policy is on sanctioning claimants who miss appointments because of probationary commitments.

Answer

Claimants are only asked to meet reasonable requirements in order to move off benefits and into work. Where claimants have good reason to miss an appointment, such as probationary commitments, then a sanction will not apply.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
907927
Session
2014-15
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Disqualification Probation Social security benefits
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk