Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2004. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 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, when he last met the First Minister of the National Assembly of Wales to discuss the possible effects on social exclusion of the closure of benefit processing offices in Wales.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when he last met the First Minister of the National Assembly of Wales to discuss the possible effects on social exclusion of the closure of benefit processing offices in Wales. [192209] Alan Johnson: My predecessor, the right hon. Member for Oxford, East, last met the First Minister for Wales on 6 May 2004 where they discussed a range of issues, although the specific issue of benefit processing centres was not discussed. Senior officials of Jobcentre Plus and The Welsh Assembly have been in close contact about this issue and further meetings are planned.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1031W; 192209
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Administration Closures Jobcentres Offices Social security benefits Wales
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk