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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 March 2023. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Spring Budget 2023, HC1183, published on 15 March 2023, what estimate he has made of the number of additional full-time equivalent work coaches that will be required by his Department as a result of the policy decision on additional support and conditionality for carers of young children.

Answer

Work Coaches are vital to getting people into jobs and supporting people to earn more. They are central to a number of the measures announced at Budget, including stepping up Jobcentre support for parents, disabled people and people with health conditions.

We are reviewing our internal plans to ensure we grow our capacity appropriately and effectively, this will include further recruitment to support delivery of these measures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
166328
Session
2022-23
Related items
Spring Budget 2023
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
House of Commons papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Carers Jobcentres Social security benefits
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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