VOLUNTARY WORKING AND JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE

Early day motion 1292, tabled 20 April 2009 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House recognises the pressures of being unemployed in the current economic climate; notes that currently those volunteering more than 16 hours per week are not entitled to jobseeker's allowance; believes this is causing a trade off between gaining valuable skills and work experience and having access to financial support; and calls on the Government to allow people to work an unlimited number of hours on a voluntary basis and still claim jobseeker's allowance.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 3, Independent 3, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.