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Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 November 2015. It was answered by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobcentres: Plaistow

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the outcome was of the investigation by his Department's Finance Group Internal Audit and Investigations team into allegations made in December 2013 of inappropriate use of the Flexible Support Fund at Plaistow Jobcentre.

Answer

Allegations of misuse of the Flexible Support Fund at Plaistow Jobcentre were investigated fully by the Department’s investigators. Disciplinary action was taken in all cases where evidence of the misuse of the Flexible Support Fund was proven.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14920
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Jobcentres Flexible Support Fund Plaistow
Link
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