Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government what are the latest figures they hold of the number of people receiving new style contribution-based Jobseekers Allowance, broken down by the number of (1) men, and (2) women, and the duration of award (a) up to three months, (b) three to six months, and (c) over six months.

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.