Jobseeker's Allowance: Domestic Abuse

(asked on 5th February 2015) - View Source

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many peopled claimed jobseeker's allowance Domestic Violence Easement in (a) 2010, (b) 2011, (c) 2012, (d) 2013 and (e) 2014.


Answered by
Esther McVey Portrait
Esther McVey
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 10th February 2015

The Jobseeker’s Allowance Domestic Violence Easement began in April 2012. The table below provides details of easements granted for the three years since its introduction. The increasing number of individuals claiming the easement is likely to be related to the awareness raising work carried out with operational staff and stakeholders.

YEAR

Claims for JSA DV easement

2012

277

2013

814

2014

2087

Total

3178

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