Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Monday, 12 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2005. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 19 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Burslem Job Centre

Question: (2) how many (a) full-time and (b) part-time workers are employed at Burslem Job Centre.

Answer: The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus, Lesley Strathie. She will write to my hon. Friend.Letter from Lesley Strathie, dated 19 December 2005:"The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your questions asking how many staff are based at Burslem Job Centre and what plans there are to transfer them; and how many (a) full and (b) part time workers are employed at Burslem Job Centre. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.""There are currently twenty-three staff based at Burslem Jobcentre. These staff will be redeployed to other Jobcentre Plus sites, by means of preference exercises. A preference exercise allows an individual to select a location that is most suitable to them to travel to or a job role they are particularly interested in. Staff are also able to apply for vacancies in other offices in the Department for Work and Pensions as they become available.""Of the twenty-three staff currently based at Burslem Jobcentre, twenty are full time workers and three are part time.""I hope this is helpful."

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