Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions pursuant to his Statement to the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee on the draft Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 2013 on 12 February 2013, column 19, that the sanctions notification will be in writing; what sanctions he intends to be covered by this statement; whether these notifications will be posted to jobseekers; and whether he intends to issue guidance about the use of sanction notifications.
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Answer
All sanctions for failing to meet work related requirements will be notified to claimants in writing and will include details of the claimant's rights of reconsideration and appeal. The notification will either be posted to the claimant or handed to them if the circumstances permit. We are currently developing the notifications for the new contributory jobseeker’s allowance, employment and support allowance and universal credit.