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100771
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to waive the habitual residency test for jobseeker's allowance claimants when the claimant has lived abroad because of a parent being posted as a memember of the armed forces; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Tewkesbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
uin 211684 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p /> <p>It has always been the case that any UK national who has left the country for an extended period must satisfy the habitual residence test.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware of concerns raised about the impact on returning UK nationals and are in the process of amending regulations to exempt from the three month residence requirement, members of the armed forces who have been posted abroad, Crown servants who have been posted abroad and others who had paid certain types of UK national insurance contributions during their absence abroad.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T16:57:36.45122Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T16:57:36.45122Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
253
label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
100535
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people were refused income-based jobseekers' allowance in 2013-14 as a result of their having more than £16,000 in personal savings. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 211596 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-27more like thismore than 2014-10-27
answer text <p /> <p>The information requested is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-27T15:07:26.3927875Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-27T15:07:26.3927875Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
93368
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 21 July 2014 to Question 205883, what the full cost, including apportioned indirect costs, is of processing a new claim for jobseeker's allowance; and what the full cost is of a jobseeker's allowance interview. more like this
tabling member constituency Edinburgh East more like this
tabling member printed
Sheila Gilmore more like this
uin 210314 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answer text <p><strong>Please see table below:</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p>Unit Cost - Total Costs</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>JSA Claims (Incl LMDM)</p></td><td><p>£ 27.16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(WS) JSA NJI Advice</p></td><td><p>£ 46.48</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The cost of processing a New Claim for Jobseekers’ Allowance is provided in JSA Claims. We have provided the unit costs for 13/14. The Unit Cost is the average cost of one JSA Claim through the process.</p><p> </p><p>For the costs of a jobseekers' allowance interview, we have provided the New Jobseekers’ interview Unit cost for 13/14 under JSA NJI advice. The Unit Cost is the average cost of one New Jobseekers’ interview.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-20T16:08:07.8133654Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-20T16:08:07.8133654Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
previous answer version
22797
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
3965
label Biography information for Sheila Gilmore more like this
92091
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether jobseeker's allowance claimants who are required to attend the jobcentre daily will be provided with help for their travel expenses. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Hall Green more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
uin 209458 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-15more like thismore than 2014-10-15
answer text <p /> <p>Where it is considered that the claimant will benefit from daily contact with the Work Coach to assist with their job search then Jobcentre Plus will provide travel costs where appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-15T10:33:44.9157043Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-15T10:33:44.9157043Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
304
label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
92343
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to ensure that people in part-time work who are still claiming jobseeker's allowance are able to have flexibility in relation to their sign-on date and time. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 209730 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answer text <p /> <p>Claimants with a part time job are still required to be available for and actively seeking work as it is important to ensure that they do not miss out on the opportunities available through the Jobcentre. If required, Work Coaches can agree a different signing on time and day in order to accommodate the claimant’s work pattern.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-14T10:08:24.1143994Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-14T10:08:24.1143994Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
92350
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many 16 year olds are currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 209737 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Reading East more like this
answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-14T07:02:14.4526229Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-14T07:02:14.4526229Z
answering member
1556
label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson more like this
attachment
1
file name PQ 209737 ONS 343.pdf more like this
title ONS Letter to Member - Jobseekers Allowance more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
92352
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of how many recipients of jobseeker's allowance possess a poor understanding of spoken and written English. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 209739 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answer text <p /> <p><strong> </strong></p><p>Findings from the Skills for Life Survey 2011 (the most recent survey conducted) show that of those claiming jobseeker’s allowance 23% were below Level 1[1] in English literacy.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The full Skills for Life publication can be found using the link below:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/36000/12-p168-2011-skills-for-life-survey.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/36000/12-p168-2011-skills-for-life-survey.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>[1] The Skills for Life survey defines “functional literacy” as level 1 or above.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-14T10:55:47.8200095Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-14T10:55:47.8200095Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
92353
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many current recipients of jobseeker's allowance have declared that they have a Phd qualification. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 209731 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answer text <p>The information requested is not available.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-14T10:13:01.8876224Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-14T10:13:01.8876224Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
92354
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance receive adequate CV-building skills. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 209732 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answer text <p /> <p>Jobcentre Plus work coaches are delivering a personalised service to best meet the needs of the claimant and the local labour market. Work Coaches can offer claimants a comprehensive menu of support options including skills provision, help with writing a CV and interviewing skills. This model of flexible pre-Work Programme support is available from day one of unemployment.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-14T10:25:56.4402206Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-14T10:25:56.4402206Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
89983
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-01more like thismore than 2014-09-01
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobseeker's Allowance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people in (a) the UK, (b) the South West and (c) Bristol North West constituency are unemployed but unable to claim jobseeker's allowance because they are deemed to have a sufficient level of personal savings. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol North West more like this
tabling member printed
Charlotte Leslie more like this
uin 207604 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-04more like thismore than 2014-09-04
answer text The information requested is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. more like this
answering member constituency Wirral West more like this
answering member printed Esther McVey more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-04T11:23:00.1458695Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-04T11:23:00.1458695Z
answering member
4084
label Biography information for Esther McVey more like this
tabling member
3933
label Biography information for Charlotte Leslie more like this