Jobseeker's Allowance

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 June 1997.

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Photo of Andrew Smith Andrew Smith Minister of State (Department for Education and Employment) 12:00, 26 June 1997

I am not sure how that matter falls within the definition of "official statistics". We have been consistent on that, as on all the other matters in our election manifesto. Unlike Conservative Members, when we promise a fair and impartial review of official statistics that is conducted at arm's length from government, we deliver our promise, whereas the hon. Gentleman's hon. Friends broke theirs.