Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 January 2008. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Monday, 18 February 2008 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Shaw Trust

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the value was of the Provider Led Pathways to Work contract awarded to the Shaw Trust in Hampshire.

Answer: [holding answer 28 January 2008]: The Shaw Trust were awarded a phase 2 Provider Led Pathways to Work contract for the Hampshire and Isle of Wright Jobcentre Plus district, which is worth a total indicative contract value of £18,260,000.The Provider Led Pathways to Work contracts were let with the expectation of a certain contract value. However, actual contract expenditure may be greater or less than that expected value, dependent on customer volumes and the provider performance levels achieved.

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