Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2021. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Jobcentres: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many job centres have been closed due to occurrences of covid-19 infections since the outset of the covid-19 outbreak.
- Answer
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There have been 23 Jobcentres that were fully closed using a circuit break between the beginning of the pandemic and Sept 30 2021 as a result of possible direct workplace transmission. Circuit breaks are tight restrictions and/or closures designed to stop the spread and bring the number of cases down. The Department has prioritised the safety of our workforce and claimants throughout the pandemic.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 57283
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Closures Jobcentres Coronavirus
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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