Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Jobcentres the Department has closed for a) 2022, b) 2023, c) 2024, d) 2025 and e) 2026.

The Department keeps its estate under regular review to ensure it continues to support the delivery of services and provides value for money for the taxpayer.

The number of Jobcentres closed by the Department in each of the years requested is set out in the table below.

Summary by Calendar Year

Where Jobcentres have closed, the Department has sought to minimise disruption to customers and staff, including through the use of alternative nearby sites where appropriate.