Written question asked by Lord Goodman of Wycombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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, whether providers of the New Deal for Disabled People have been asked to change their timetable for job-placing activities under the scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Goodman: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether providers of the New Deal for Disabled People have been asked to change their timetable for job-placing activities under the scheme; and if he will make a statement. [192157] Jane Kennedy: Jobcentre Plus is actively reviewing current performance with all New Deal for Disabled People contractors/providers against their contract to March 2006. Any variations to those contracts would be subject to agreement on an individual basis through contract re-negotiation. In some cases, where Job Brokers have higher than expected conversion rates (i.e. registrations to job entries, and job entries to sustained jobs), we are discussing with them the option of re-profiling performance to maintain ongoing provision to March 2006 within their Maximum Indicative Contract Value.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c1888W;426 c1892W; 192157
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Disability Contracts Employment Standards New deal for disabled people
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk