HC Deb 07 June 1988 vol 134 cc501-2W
27. Dr. Michael Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what progress is being made in linking unemployment benefit to work associated with benefiting the community; and if he will make a statement

Mr. Nicholls

It is open to people in receipt of unemployment benefit to undertake voluntary work in the community if they wish. This does not affect their entitlement to benefit so long as they remain available for work.