Written question asked by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 September 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 September 2014. It was answered by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 September 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Work Programme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to allow early entry to the work programme for unemployed older people.
- Answer
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Prior to referral to the Work Programme, Jobcentre work coaches offer a comprehensive range of support to individuals, including older jobseekers.
There are no plans to bring forward legislative proposals to allow early entry to the work programme for unemployed older people nor do we have plans to introduce a new Work Programme payment group for older jobseekers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 208691
- Session
- 2014-15
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Older people Work programme
- Link
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- 2014-09-18 19:36:08 +0100
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