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.