Written question asked by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 February 2010. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Future Jobs Fund

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will take steps to widen the Future Jobs Fund to include private sector employers.

Answer: Private sector employers can already submit applications to the Future Jobs Fund either directly or as part of a wider partnership. In order to receive funding bidders must demonstrate that they meet all of the funding criteria. One of the criteria is that the jobs have a clear benefit to the community. Our current Jobs Fund Guidance, including that on community benefit, is available on the DWP website -"http://campaigns.dwp.gov.uk/campaigns/futurejobsfund/index.asp"

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