PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Security Benefits (18 October 2018)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has targets for moving people from jobseeker's allowance to employment support allowance; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by:
Matt Western (Labour)
Asked by:
Matt Western (Labour)
Answer
There are no Departmental targets for moving people from Jobseeker’s Allowance to Employment and Support Allowance. Every benefit claim is considered on its merits, and decisions are made based on the available evidence and the legislation according to which such decisions are made.
Answered by:
Lord Sharma (Conservative)
23 October 2018
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