Written Question
Monday 27th February 2017
Asked by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether any compulsory redundancies will result from closure of the Alexandria Jobcentre in West Dunbartonshire constituency.
Answered by Damian Hinds
The Department for Work and Pensions is now consulting with colleagues in Alexandria Jobcentre. We are seeking to relocate, or offer alternative roles, to all employees affected by the proposed closure.
It is important to stress that this is a proposed closure: we will make a final decision informed by the consultation process with our colleagues. We are not therefore in a position to comment on the potential for redundancy.
Written Question
Monday 27th February 2017
Asked by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the expected costs are of relocating staff and resources from Alexandria Jobcentre Plus in West Dunbartonshire constituency.
Answered by Damian Hinds
We are not yet in a position to share the expected figure due to commercial confidentiality pending completion of legal processes and staff consultations. We expect to make savings for the tax payer from merging offices by reducing running costs and making best use of both office space available.
Written Question
Monday 27th February 2017
Asked by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when an Equality Impact Assessment will be published on the proposal to close the Alexandria Jobcentre in West Dunbartonshire constituency.
Answered by Damian Hinds
Throughout the development of this project, the department has been mindful of its duties under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, and in particular the duty to have regard to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who have a protected characteristic and those who don’t. Statistical analysis has informed high-level decision-making. Site-specific information will be reflected in the final decisions.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Jan 2017
Jobcentre Plus Offices: Closure
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Jan 2017
Jobcentre Plus Offices: Closure
"Does the Minister agree with those of us losing local services, such as the Alexandria jobcentre in my constituency, that the Prime Minister’s vision of a shared society is nothing other than this Government’s camouflage for attacking the most vulnerable in our communities and putting them at risk?..."Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jan 2017
DWP Policies and Low-income Households
"As of November 2016, there were about 1,130 universal credit claimants in my constituency, of whom 450 were in employment and 680 were not in employment. At my local surgeries, my team and I have spoken directly to and assisted those in my community who have been adversely affected. They …..."Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 02 Dec 2016
Benefit Claimants Sanctions (Required Assessment) Bill
"I mentioned earlier that in my constituency there is great partnership working between the DWP and what is called in Scotland “the community planning process”, through which all partners within a local authority come together. Does the hon. Lady agree that, on reflection, the DWP needs to improve that aspect …..."Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Jul 2015
Welfare Reform and Work Bill
"Will the shadow Secretary of State join me in recognising the unpardonable folly of these proposals and their impact on the entire islands of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland? Does he agree that that is felt not only on the front line by children and women …..."Martin Docherty-Hughes - View Speech
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