Jobseeker's Allowance (Liverpool, Walton) (Hansard, 27 May 2004)

HC Deb 27 May 2004 vol 421 c1788W 1788W

§ Mr. Kilfoyle
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in Liverpool, Walton were receiving jobseeker's allowance in each year from its inception to 2003. [1669671

§ Mr. Pond
The information is in the table.

Jobseeker's allowance (JSA) claimants in Liverpool, Walton

Number

1997 5,661

1998 4,863

1999 4,513

2000 4,092

2001 3,730

2002 3,502

2003 3,317

2004 2,983

Notes:

1. Figures given are the claimant count in March for each year.

2. Figures are not seasonally adjusted and do not include clerical cases.

3. Jobseeker's allowance was introduced in October 1996.

Source:

100 per cent. count, Jobcentre Plus computer systems.

Jobseeker's allowance (JSA) claimants in Liverpool, Walton
	Number
1997	5,661
1998	4,863
1999	4,513
2000	4,092
2001	3,730
2002	3,502
2003	3,317
2004	2,983
Notes:
1. Figures given are the claimant count in March for each year.
2. Figures are not seasonally adjusted and do not include clerical cases.
3. Jobseeker's allowance was introduced in October 1996.
Source:
100 per cent. count, Jobcentre Plus computer systems.