§ Mr. Geoffrey RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much will be saved under the proposed contributory jobseeker1s allowance through the abolition of the adult dependent allowance in each financial year from 1 April 1996.
§ Mr. Roger EvansIt is estimated that, benefit expenditure will be reduced by £10 million in 1996–97 and by £20 million in 1997–98.
801WNotes:
1. Assumes 2.4 million unemployed; 500,000 unemployment benefit cases.
2. All estimates rounded to the nearest £10 million.
3. Estimates in cash prices.
4. Estimates are net of any effects in other benefits.
5. Based on 1993 annual statistical inquiry, 1993 and 1994 unemployment benefit statistics, and the policy simulation model using 1990–91–92 family expenditure survey data.
6. Assumes contributory entitlement lasts six months.
7. Transitional protection in operation in 1996–97.