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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Sep 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Secretary of State agree that an important indicator of a child’s prospects in this country is whether they live in a workless household, and that it is right for the Government to take account of that when assessing child poverty?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jul 2015
DWP Data

"As the Minister stated, unemployment benefits have always been conditional. Will she tell the House how often these statistics were published by the Labour party when it was in government?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Welfare Reform and Work Bill

"Does my right hon. Friend agree that, by putting welfare spending on a sustainable footing, these measures are the best way to secure the future of the poor and the vulnerable in our society?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Welfare Reform and Work Bill

"The shadow Secretary of State is making a brave effort to defend whatever his party’s policy is on this, but he has very little credibility because the country knows that under the previous Labour Government the number of workless households doubled, so Labour policies not only trap people in welfare …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jul 2015
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

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Written Question
Jobcentre Plus: Armed Forces Covenant
Monday 29th June 2015

Asked by: Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what training is given to Jobcentre Plus staff to take account of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

All Jobcentre Plus staff have access to specific learning relating to the Armed Forces Covenant.

This 30 minute learning product is part of foundation learning, undertaken at the beginning of the learning journey but is also accessible as “just in time” learning where staff may need to refresh their knowledge and understanding. The purpose of this learning is to prepare staff on how to assist Service leavers and their spouse or partner to resettle into civilian life and provides specific information relating to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Additionally, to support people who are discharged from the armed forces on medical grounds, our network of Armed Forces Champions are available to help work coaches understand the range of support open to service leavers and to actively signpost to appropriate organisations.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Minister agree that it is important for us to acknowledge the role that sanctions play as the ultimate backstop in support of our welfare system, particularly as 70% of claimants say that they are more likely to abide by the rules when they know that their benefits are …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Feb 2015
Mental Health and Unemployment

"I have been listening with great interest to my right hon. Friend’s speech. Does he agree that the incidence of mental health problems increases the risk of unemployment? Does he also acknowledge that unemployment itself has the capacity to induce and exacerbate mental health problems in those who find themselves …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Feb 2015
Compulsory Jobs Guarantee

"I oppose the Opposition’s motion, but I wholeheartedly thank them for giving me an all too brief opportunity to talk about the huge success of the economy in my constituency under the current Government, and about the impact of their long-term economic plan on job creation there.

Unemployment in my …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Feb 2015
Compulsory Jobs Guarantee

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