Written question asked by Beth Winter (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 March 2022. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Department for Work and Pensions: Location
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Written Statement of 18 March 2022, HCWS700 and the statement relating to no plans to reduce headcount, what equality impact assessment has been conducted with regard to local communities facing proposed office closures.
- Answer
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A full Equality Assessment has been completed which considers the impact on colleagues. Separately, the planning of an office closure includes consideration of factors including the ‘Index of Multiple Deprivation’ for each location, which considers many factors, including:
- Income Deprivation
- Employment Deprivation
- Education, Skills and Training Deprivation
- Health Deprivation and Disability
- Crime
- Barriers to Housing and Services
- Living Environment Deprivation
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 149408
- Session
- 2021-22
- Related items
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Department for Work and Pensions: Location
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
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- Department for Work and Pensions Equality Location
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