Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 5 February 2024 to Question 11563 on Jobcentres: Birmingham Selly Oak, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of allocating Armed Forces Champions to every Jobcentre in England.

Each of our 37 Jobcentre Districts has an Armed forces Champion available for every Jobcentre, including Selly Oak JCP, to access.

Our Work Coaches are trained on how to provide tailored and personalised support to claimants dependant on their individual circumstances. Jobcentres vary in size and structure therefore the support required will vary for each site. In those areas where there are particularly high levels of demand, for example garrison towns, the local manager will ensure that the right level of support can be accessed.