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Oral answer to question provided on Monday, 11 May 2009 in the House of Commons, by James Purnell (Labour), Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobcentre Plus (Staffing)

Answer

Absolutely. We would be very happy to help any hon. Member from any part of the House who wanted to provide such a service to their constituents. I congratulate my hon. Friend on the initiative he has taken, and in particular on bringing together a number of agencies to help people who will be worried about how quickly they can get back into work. It is an excellent initiative that we are happy to support.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Monday, 11 May 2009 by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Labour).

Question
I recently held a series of surgeries with Jobcentre Plus in my constituency. About a third of those who attended gained work within six weeks. Is there any flexibility in the Jobcentre Plus budget to ensure that more such community-based activities can take place, so that we can utilise the good practice of action teams and pathways to work?

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
492 c539 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Jobcentre Plus
Link
View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk