Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what criteria will be taken into consideration in decisions on job centre closures.

When considering moving colleagues and services to an alternative location the Department considers a wide range of factors and evidence. These include the impact on customers, business needs, local labour market conditions, and the ability to maintain a geographical presence and service continuity to customers. Decisions also take into account building quality, lease events, and value for money.