Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance receive adequate CV-building skills.

Jobcentre Plus work coaches are delivering a personalised service to best meet the needs of the claimant and the local labour market. Work Coaches can offer claimants a comprehensive menu of support options including skills provision, help with writing a CV and interviewing skills. This model of flexible pre-Work Programme support is available from day one of unemployment.