Written question asked by David Stewart (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2005. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions;Jobcentre Plus

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects to make a decision on the location of benefit processing centres; and what assessment he has made of the merits of Inverness as a possible site. - Inc text of letter from the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.

Answer: Mr. David Stewart: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he expects to make a decision on the location of benefit processing centres; and what assessment he has made of the merits of Inverness as a possible site. [216582] Jane Kennedy: The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Jobcentre Plus, David Anderson. He will write to the hon. Member. Letter from David Anderson to Mr. David Stewart, dated 22 February 2005: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your questions concerning the decision on the location of Benefit Processing Centres and the suitability of Inverness as a site. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus. On 16 September 2004, the Secretary of State announced the locations for Benefit Processing Centres in the UK. Inverness was among the 8 selected locations in Scotland. Subject to further detailed planning, it remains our intention to undertake processing work in the Inverness site. I hope that this is helpful,

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c607W;431 c603W; 216582
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Administration Jobcentres Jobcentre Plus Location Offices Scotland Social security benefits Inverness
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk