Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many 18 to 21 year-olds in (1) England, and (2) Greater London, claimed (a) Jobseekers' Allowance, and (b) Employment and Support Allowance, broken down by those in the work-related activity group, and those not.
Please see table below for requested information;
Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) | Total | Age Group |
Caseload (Thousands) | ||
Total | 634.61 | 124.73 |
London | 105.5 | 17.84 |
Employment & Support Allowance (ESA) | Total | Age Group | Work Related Activity Group |
Caseload (Thousands) | |||
Total | 2,355.16 | 187.57 | 465.86 |
London | 289.65 | 17.77 | 47.11 |
Notes:
Data is not available for age group 18-21 years, therefore data provided covers 18-24 years.
The Management Information cannot identify the claimants who fall under the requested age range and those which are in the work related activity group.