The Department's aim is that all towns or cities which currently have a direct service to London will retain broadly comparable or better services once HS2 is completed.

It is not appropriate to specify the exact timetable for train services that are planned to operate in 2026 when HS2 Phase 1 services begin. The detailed timetable development will take place nearer the time and will consider operational considerations as well as the forecast passenger demand for services.

As highlighted in the Strategic Case, published on 29 October, in partnership with the railway industry, we intend to announce, shortly, a transparent and participatory process to consider long-term issues, opportunities and options for rail services on HS2 corridors. This will consider how these services can support the delivery of economic growth on a sustainable basis.

Impacts of ending the spare room subsidy are not available at parliamentary constituency level. The average loss of benefit for all working age claimants will be £14.00 per week.

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the authority to reply.

Letter from Glen Watson, dated March 2013:

As Director General for the Office for National Statistics, I have been asked to reply to your Parliamentary Questions asking:

(1) How many people in Wolverhampton South East constituency have been unemployed for over 12 months; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146795);

(2) How many young people aged 18 to 24 have been unemployed for over 12 months in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146796);

(3) How many young people aged 18 to 24 are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146797);

(4) How many people are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146798);

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) compiles unemployment statistics for local areas from the Annual Population Survey (APS), following International Labour Organisation (ILO) definitions. Estimates from the APS show that the unemployment level in Wolverhampton South East for October 2011 to September 2012 and June 2009 to July 2010, the period closest to May 2010, was 6,000 for both periods. However, estimates of unemployment for the requested duration and age bands in Wolverhampton South East are not available due to small sample sizes.

As an alternative, we have provided the number of persons claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in Wolverhampton South East constituency for the requested ages and durations. The counts of people claiming JSA are those who are claiming benefits for unemployment related purposes. At a UK level the total number of JSA claimants is around two thirds of the total unemployment level.

National and local area estimates for many labour market statistics, including employment, unemployment and claimant count are available on the NOMIS website at

http://www.nomisweb.co.uk

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the authority to reply.

Letter from Glen Watson, dated March 2013:

As Director General for the Office for National Statistics, I have been asked to reply to your Parliamentary Questions asking:

(1) How many people in Wolverhampton South East constituency have been unemployed for over 12 months; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146795);

(2) How many young people aged 18 to 24 have been unemployed for over 12 months in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146796);

(3) How many young people aged 18 to 24 are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146797);

(4) How many people are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146798);

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) compiles unemployment statistics for local areas from the Annual Population Survey (APS), following International Labour Organisation (ILO) definitions. Estimates from the APS show that the unemployment level in Wolverhampton South East for October 2011 to September 2012 and June 2009 to July 2010, the period closest to May 2010, was 6,000 for both periods. However, estimates of unemployment for the requested duration and age bands in Wolverhampton South East are not available due to small sample sizes.

As an alternative, we have provided the number of persons claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in Wolverhampton South East constituency for the requested ages and durations. The counts of people claiming JSA are those who are claiming benefits for unemployment related purposes. At a UK level the total number of JSA claimants is around two thirds of the total unemployment level.

National and local area estimates for many labour market statistics, including employment, unemployment and claimant count are available on the NOMIS website at

http://www.nomisweb.co.uk

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the authority to reply.

Letter from Glen Watson, dated March 2013:

As Director General for the Office for National Statistics, I have been asked to reply to your Parliamentary Questions asking:

(1) How many people in Wolverhampton South East constituency have been unemployed for over 12 months; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146795);

(2) How many young people aged 18 to 24 have been unemployed for over 12 months in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146796);

(3) How many young people aged 18 to 24 are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146797);

(4) How many people are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146798);

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) compiles unemployment statistics for local areas from the Annual Population Survey (APS), following International Labour Organisation (ILO) definitions. Estimates from the APS show that the unemployment level in Wolverhampton South East for October 2011 to September 2012 and June 2009 to July 2010, the period closest to May 2010, was 6,000 for both periods. However, estimates of unemployment for the requested duration and age bands in Wolverhampton South East are not available due to small sample sizes.

As an alternative, we have provided the number of persons claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in Wolverhampton South East constituency for the requested ages and durations. The counts of people claiming JSA are those who are claiming benefits for unemployment related purposes. At a UK level the total number of JSA claimants is around two thirds of the total unemployment level.

National and local area estimates for many labour market statistics, including employment, unemployment and claimant count are available on the NOMIS website at

http://www.nomisweb.co.uk

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the authority to reply.

Letter from Glen Watson, dated March 2013:

As Director General for the Office for National Statistics, I have been asked to reply to your Parliamentary Questions asking:

(1) How many people in Wolverhampton South East constituency have been unemployed for over 12 months; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146795);

(2) How many young people aged 18 to 24 have been unemployed for over 12 months in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146796);

(3) How many young people aged 18 to 24 are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146797);

(4) How many people are unemployed in Wolverhampton South East constituency; and what the equivalent figure was in May 2010 (146798);

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) compiles unemployment statistics for local areas from the Annual Population Survey (APS), following International Labour Organisation (ILO) definitions. Estimates from the APS show that the unemployment level in Wolverhampton South East for October 2011 to September 2012 and June 2009 to July 2010, the period closest to May 2010, was 6,000 for both periods. However, estimates of unemployment for the requested duration and age bands in Wolverhampton South East are not available due to small sample sizes.

As an alternative, we have provided the number of persons claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in Wolverhampton South East constituency for the requested ages and durations. The counts of people claiming JSA are those who are claiming benefits for unemployment related purposes. At a UK level the total number of JSA claimants is around two thirds of the total unemployment level.

National and local area estimates for many labour market statistics, including employment, unemployment and claimant count are available on the NOMIS website at

http://www.nomisweb.co.uk