§ Sir Dudley Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the number of mothers of young children who claim unemployment benefit and who have little intention of taking up employment because of their circumstances.
Dr. Boy sonInformation of the sort requested by my hon. Friend is not available. Anyone who claims unemployment benefit is required to declare availability for work; and a claimant who places unreasonable restrictions on his or her availability will not be eligible for benefit.