Written question asked by Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Local Government: St Neots

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of having officials from her Department work at the St Neots Citizen Hub (a) on a permanent basis and (b) one day a week, in the context of helping to improve her Department's services in the local area.

Answer: Our Service Leader for East Anglia is very happy to explore the potential to deliver job club/job search sessions at St Neots Citizen Hub. Our Partnership Manager for Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ely and Haverhill has already established a relationship with the Citizens Hub in St Neots having attended an event on 21^st November. There is an additional meeting planned in December to investigate how the Jobcentre and Citizens Hub can work closely together, including having Jobcentre colleagues within the Hub.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15869
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Civil servants Department for Work and Pensions Local government St Neots
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk