Andrew Jones
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(11 years, 4 months ago)
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Chris Grayling
We are doing two things, but the right hon. Gentleman needs to bear in mind that the backlog has existed not just under this Government, but under his Government. The reality is that we are dealing with a very large number of cases. We are working hard to improve decision making within Jobcentre Plus, and have taken on board the recommendations of Malcolm Harrington to improve the process. One challenge we face is that when we are taking tough decisions on benefit entitlement and when people are free to appeal, there will always be a propensity to do so.
Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)
Will the Secretary of State ensure that charities and voluntary organisations can continue to provide their services for the rehabilitation of offenders?
Jeremy Wright
I can certainly give my hon. Friend that assurance. We want to encourage the good work that is already being done by a large number of voluntary and community sector organisations to provide the expertise that all hon. Members want incorporated into the rehabilitation revolution. Yes, we want to see more of that.