Work Programme

(asked on 9th January 2017) - View Source

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether a person starting their own business is required to stay on the Work Programme in order to continue to receive related benefits.


Answered by
Damian Hinds Portrait
Damian Hinds
Minister of State (Education)
This question was answered on 12th January 2017

Once referred, a claimant will stay on the Work Programme for two years, as long as they continue to claim out of work benefits.

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