§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what were the start-up costs of the information technology system needed to run the jobseeker's allowance payment scheme. [10510]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe information is set out in the table:
£million Year Information Technology Services Agency Benefits Agency/ Employment Service Total 1994–95 2,395 0,394 2,789 1995–96 15,385 3,235 18,620 1996–97 7,051 2,239 9,290 Total 24,831 5,868 30.699
§ Mr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the estimated annual running costs of the jobseeker's allowance payment scheme. [10511]
§ Mr. EvansThe information is not yet available. However, it is estimated that the annual costs of administering jobseeker's allowance will be broadly similar to those for the previous benefits, unemployment benefit and income support for unemployed people.