Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 May 2004. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 17 May 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, how many people have found (a) full-time and (b) part-time work as a result of attendance at work focused interviews for partners of incapacity benefit recipients since the scheme was introduced.

Answer: David Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people have found (a) full-time and (b) part-time work as a result of attendance at work focused interviews for partners of incapacity benefit recipients since the scheme was introduced. [170196] Jane Kennedy: Work Focused Interviews for Partners (WFIP) were introduced in Jobcentre Plus areas on 12 April 2004. It is too soon to provide information about job placings. The Work Focused Interview provides an important platform for us to talk to partners about opportunities to work and about sources of help and advice. We expect most job outcomes will be achieved as a result of participation in New Deal for Partners, following the Work Focused Interview.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 170196; 421 c734W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Employment Families Interviews Incapacity benefit Social security benefits
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk