Written question asked by Heidi Alexander (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2011. It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Work Programme
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether Work programme prime contractors are required to set aside funds to work with community and voluntary sector sub-contractors.
- Answer
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The Department for Work and Pensions does not specify the commercial arrangements between Work programme prime providers and their subcontractors, other than to require that prime providers follow the Merlin Standard which promotes fair treatment and excellence in supply chain management.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 84441; 536 c1118W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Work programme
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