Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, which companies Jobcentre Plus has been barred from making referrals to.

In relation to jobs advertised on Universal Jobmatch, there is not a list held centrally of companies that is issued to our local offices as a means of barring referrals.

To advertise job vacancies on Universal Jobmatch, all employers/recruiters are required to register through the Government Gateway. They are obliged to sign up to detailed Terms & Conditions, agreeing that the jobs they advertise on the Universal Jobmatch service are available to jobseekers on an open and fair basis; and that all vacancies comply with employment related legislation including the Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety legislation and Working Time Regulations.

Additionally, 'Contact Us' and “Report This Job” facilities are provided within the Universal Jobmatch service so users can quickly highlight any employers that they have concerns about, which are then fully investigated.