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Written question asked by Derek Conway (Independent Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 March 2009. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Workstep

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the length of the 24-month supported-employment period for people with some types of disabilities within the Workstep programme;
Answer

Currently there is no 24-month supported employment period for any disabilities within the Workstep programme. The length of support for each individual is tailored to their particular needs. Therefore no consideration has been given to extending this period.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
489 c688W;489 c690W; 261781
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Workstep
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk