PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Employment and Support Allowance: Work Capability Assessment (5 November 2014)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether it is possible for an unemployed person refused employment and support allowance because a work capability assessment found them fit for work to be refused jobseeker's allowance on the grounds of not being fit for work; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)

A person found fit for work following their Work Capability Assessment may claim Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA). They will receive a benefit so long as entitlement conditions for JSA are satisfied. These include being available for and actively seeking.

Answered by:
Esther McVey (Conservative)
10 November 2014