§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be (a) the gross cost and (b) the net cost of paying unemployment benefit (i) to those who are currently disqualified because their contribution record is inadequate and (ii) to those whose entitlement to unemployment benefit has expired; and how many people would benefit in either case.
§ Mr. NewtonI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.