The question is: how long do people need to be on ESA before they get back into work? According to the Minister's figures, only 6% are off the benefit within a year, whereas 90% are off contributory jobseeker's allowance within the period that is being allowed for that benefit.
Welfare Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Stephen Timms
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 1 February 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Welfare Reform Bill.
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