Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2009. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Jobcentre Plus

Question: (2) pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2009, Official Report, column 65W, which 18 Jobcentre Plus buildings have already had estates work undertaken to increase capacity; and 151 Jobcentre Plus offices have estates works planned.

Answer: The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the acting chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Mel Groves. I have asked him to provide the right hon. Member with the information requested.Letter from Mel Groves:"The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your questions asking her, pursuant to the Answer of 13 July 2009, Official Report, column 65W to: list the Jobcentre Plus offices which were identified as facing capacity pressures, and; list (a) the 18 Jobcentre Plus buildings which have already had estates work undertaken to increase capacity and (b) the 151 Jobcentre Plus offices for which estates works are planned. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Acting Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.""Our response to the current capacity pressure within Jobcentre Plus is progressing on a daily basis. The latest available information has been placed in the Library."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 496 c1293-4W; 287988
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2009-2190
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Deposited papers
House of Commons; Jobcentre Plus
Monday, 13 July 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Buildings Jobcentre Plus
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