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Written question asked by Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 9 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2017 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Work Programme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether a person starting their own business is required to stay on the Work Programme in order to continue to receive related benefits.

Answer

Once referred, a claimant will stay on the Work Programme for two years, as long as they continue to claim out of work benefits.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59103
Session
2016-17
Subjects
New businesses Work programme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk