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Written question asked by Debbie Abrahams (Labour) on Friday, 8 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 April 2016. It was answered by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Monday, 18 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Care Leavers: Social Security Benefits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many care leavers as identified through the self-identified marker used by his Department between the ages of 18 and 25 had their (a) jobseeker's allowance and (b) employment and support allowance sanctioned in 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Answer

The information requested in respect of care leavers is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32751
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Children in care Jobseeker's allowance Disqualification Young people Employment and support allowance Care leavers
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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