HC Deb 22 February 1999 vol 326 cc168-9W
Mr. Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many Back-to-Work bonuses have been paid in each year since the introduction of the scheme. [72186]

Angela Eagle

The information is in the table.

Number of back to work bonuses made
Number
7 October-31 December 1996 1,374
January-December 1997 41,353
January-December 1998 45,542

Note:

Data based on information held on the Income Support Computer System (ISCS) and the Jobseeker's Allowance Payment System (JSAPS). No clerically processed claims included. Excludes JSAPS activity for November 1996.

Source:

Back to Work Bonus management information statistics.