Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of customers who attend Parkhead Jobcentre have been sent a letter informing them of the upcoming closure of the premises.

Since 2 February 2018, a letter has been issued to every Parkhead Jobcentre customer who is on a Work Coach’s caseload about the closure of the office.

The closure has also been communicated verbally with every customer who has visited the office. Posters have been on display around the jobcentre about the closure and shared with relevant organisations and stakeholders including GP surgeries.

Additionally, posters have been on display in the Medical Assessment Centre at Cadogan Street in Glasgow to alert people attending medicals of all the impending closures and mergers.

Finally, our partner organisations, including local Citizens Advice Scotland offices and housing associations, have been kept fully informed about the closure.