I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 to 187, inclusive, together.
I set out below two tabular statements containing the information requested by the deputy. Table 1 shows the outflows from the Live Register for each of the years from 2006 to date. The second table contains data relating to the number of jobseeker claim applications that were disallowed in each of those years.
Statistics for those who moved from jobseekers benefit to jobseekers allowance are not maintained. There are two scenarios where claimants can move from jobseekers benefit to jobseekers allowance. All claimants whose benefit claim is about to expire are offered the opportunity to be means tested and to claim jobseekers allowance. Those found to have no entitlement are advised to sign for jobseekers credits. The second scenario is where it is more beneficial for claimants to opt to be paid jobseekers allowance instead of jobseekers benefit. This occurs where the claimant may only have an entitlement to a graduated rate of JB which is based on their average earnings in the governing year.
Table 1: Outflows from the Live Register
Year
|
Number
|
|
2006
|
274,420
|
|
2007
|
281,230
|
|
2008
|
328,908
|
|
2009
|
461,326
|
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|
Table 2: Applications for Jobseeker's Allowance & Jobseeker's Benefit received and refused in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 to October 31st.
2006
|
JA
|
JB
|
Total
|
Claims Registered
|
114,437
|
166,068
|
280,505
|
Total Disallowances
|
10,024
|
4,401
|
14,425
|
2007
|
JA
|
JB
|
Total
|
Claims Registered
|
119,886
|
184,096
|
303,982
|
Total Disallowances
|
10,711
|
4,803
|
15,514
|
2008
|
JA
|
JB
|
Total
|
Claims Registered
|
169,879
|
294,880
|
464,759
|
Total Disallowances
|
12,996
|
5,789
|
18,785
|
2009 to 31st October
|
JA
|
JB
|
Total
|
Claims Registered
|
229,882
|
317,763
|
547,645
|
Total Disallowances
|
17,288
|
5,217
|
22,505
|