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Proceeding contribution from Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 5 March 2007. It occurred during Urgent question on Welfare Reform.


Welfare Reform

In view of the report’s welcome emphasis on flexibility in job search, will the Secretary of State consider some of the inflexible and rigid practices of Jobcentre Plus, such as the requirement to attend one-size-fits-all training courses that are often inappropriate and may often involve abandoning job interviews and part-time work search?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
457 c1292-3 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Welfare to work Welfare to Work Review Contracts for services Jobseeker's allowance Jobcentres Private sector Jobcentre Plus Incapacity benefit Lone parents Social security benefits Long term unemployed people Public private partnerships Social security Training Unemployed people
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk