HC Deb 07 June 1990 vol 173 cc713-4W
Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will estimate the numbers removed from the unemployment register since October 1989 as a result of(a) actively seeking work suspensions and disallowances, and (b) disqualifications for refusal of employment.

Mr. Eggar

[holding answer 5 June 1990]: The employment service became an executive agency on 2 April 1990. Mr. Mike Fogden, the employment service agency's chief executive, will be replying in writing to the hon. Member.