Explanatory Notes

Welfare Reform Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 24

12 November 2009

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Social Security

Section 11: Claimants dependent on drugs etc.

98.This section and Schedule 3 make provision in relation to persons claiming jobseeker’s allowance and employment support allowance who are dependent on, or have a propensity to misuse, drugs. They will be required to engage in certain activities if their condition affects their prospects of finding work. The Schedule also contains a power to extend the provisions to those who misuse alcohol.