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Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobclubs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to support job clubs run by volunteers since May 2010.

Answer

Work Club funding of up to £10,000 start-up costs was available under Get Britain Working. Since April 2012, when central funding ceased, District Managers have the discretion to fund start-up costs from their core budgets dependent on local demand.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227535
Session
2014-15
Related items
Jobclubs
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Voluntary work Jobclubs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk