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Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 1995. It was answered by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 October 1995 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment;Employment Service

Question
What reductions in staffing levels in the Employment Service are planned in (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99; and how many of these are as a result of targeted efficiency savings arising from the introduction of the job seekers allowance; and what is the planned number of staff to be transferred from Employment Service to the Benefits Agency to administer job seekers allowance. - Includes text of letter from MEG Fogden of Employment Service Agency and includes figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37030; 264 c242-3W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Civil service Jobseeker's allowance Location Staff Social Security Benefits Agency Employment Service
Contains statistics
Yes