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Written question asked by Lord McColl of Dulwich (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2015. It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobcentre Plus: Training

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what training on human trafficking has been provided to Jobcentre Plus staff.

Answer

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policy is to develop its staff in the skills and knowledge required to support a range of claimants sensitively and to respect their individual needs.

The department is currently developing guidance and training for DWP staff around human trafficking. This will be available for any member of staff who is told or suspects that the customer they are dealing with is a victim of human trafficking.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL542
Session
2015-16
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Subjects
Human trafficking Jobcentre Plus Training
Link
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