Job Seeker's Allowance

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 24 October 1994.

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Photo of Gerry Sutcliffe Gerry Sutcliffe , Bradford South 3:31, 24 October 1994

When making such a statement, is not the Minister embarrassed at the scale of the piecemeal effect that it will have? In areas such as my constituency, we must create 1,000 jobs a year just to stand still. This is only a small measure. When will the Government start to consider the need for full employment and how will the measure create that employment on its own? People want real jobs and real prospects. The manufacturing base of the country has been lost, especially in areas such as Bradford. How will the measure help people in Bradford to seek work?