Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people left jobseeker's allowance because they reached the state pension age in each of the last 10 years.

The information requested in respect of off-flows from Jobseeker’s Allowance by reason is published and can found at: http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/query/select/wizpopular.asp by choosing “all datasets by theme”, then “claimant off-flows – reasons, age and duration” and following the steps to select the required geography, time period and reason for ending claim. It is important to note that individuals are not required to tell Jobcentre Plus the reason for ending their claim and a significant minority of off-flows are to unknown destinations. This is likely to include some of those who left JSA because they reached state pension age.