Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2003. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) physical and (b) non-physical assaults there have been on staff in the (i) Employment Service, (ii) Benefits Agency and (iii) Jobcentre Plus in each year since 2001; how many prosecutions resulted; what penalties were handed down; and if he will make a statement. (Further information on 06.01.2004 at 416 c337-8W). - This is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus. He will write.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many (a) physical and (b) non- physical assaults there have been on staff in the (i) Employment Service, (ii) Benefits Agency and (iii) Jobcentre Plus in each year since 2001; how many prosecutions resulted; what penalties were handed down; and if he will make a statement. [141504] Mr. Browne: The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus, David Anderson. He will write to the hon. Member.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 141504; 415 c684W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Crimes of violence Jobcentre Plus Prosecutions Social Security Benefits Agency Employment Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk