HC Deb 06 June 1995 vol 261 c117W
Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if new claimants with a partner who satisfy the contribution conditions between 1 April 1996 and the implementation date of jobseeker's allowance will be eligible for the dependant's addition. [26614]

Mr. Roger Evans

Yes.

Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if claimants subject to benefit sanctions between 1 April 1996 and the implementation date of the jobseeker's allowance will be eligible for income support hardship payments including during the first two weeks of such a sanction. [26613]

Mr. Roger Evans

The current rules will apply until jobseeker's allowance is introduced in October 1996.

Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if new claimants aged under 25 years and satisfying the contribution conditions between 1 April 1996 and the implementation date of jobseeker's allowance will be entitled to the same rate of benefit as those aged over 25 years. [26615]

Mr. Roger Evans

Yes.