§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security which benefits people are entitled to when they are refused incapacity benefit but cannot meet the availability for work criteria of the means-tested jobseeker's allowance due to illness or disability. [17878]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThose found capable of work following an all-work test for incapacity benefit, but who have a continuing medical condition or disability, are able to restrict their availability for work and qualify for jobseeker's allowance, provided that the restrictions are reasonable in the light of their physical or mental condition.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what benefits are available to people awaiting an appeal against a Department of Social Security decision to refuse incapacity benefit. [17879]
§ Mr. BurtThose people awaiting an appeal hearing after failing the all-work test for incapacity benefit may register with the Employment Service and claim jobseeker's allowance. Those who are not seeking work may, provided that they satisfy the entitlement conditions, receive income support.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if people refused incapacity benefit and awaiting an appeal decision who have sufficient national insurance contributions qualify for non-means-tested jobseeker's allowance as a matter of right. [17881]
§ Mr. EvansThose who have paid sufficient national insurance contributions may receive a personal rate of contributions-based jobseeker's allowance for up to six months, provided that they satisfy the labour market conditions.