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Question on jobseeker’s allowance claims in the South East

1 December 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)

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Cabinet Office Minister, Angela E. Smith, answered a written question from Norman Baker on the number of people aged between 16 and 24 who have claimed jobseeker's allowance in Lewes and the South East

In addition to oral questions, MPs and Peers can ask government ministers questions for written answer. These are often used to obtain detailed information about policies and statistics on the activities of government departments.