§ 26. Mr. John Huntasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will specify ways in which he intends to reinforce the rules about the unemployed accepting available jobs; and when such changes are likely to become operative.
§ Mr. MayhewResponsibility for the legislation covering the conditions for receipt of social security benefits rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services, although my Department is responsible for the administration of unemployment benefit. The two Departments work closely together to control abuse, and the issues covered in the question are currently being considered.