Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with third sector organisations on the closure of Parkhead Jobcentre.

The department is working in partnership with organisations to offer support to claimants and will continue to do so. DWP recognises the need to ensure support for claimants is coordinated and that there are many partner organisations within the Parkhead area who offer valuable services for claimants.

Our Partnership Managers are in regular contact with third sector organisations and information on services is made available to Work Coaches to enable signposting of claimants. For example, through the Universal Credit Delivery Partnership Agreement, DWP funds Glasgow City Council to provide initial and ongoing online support to claimants in three library hub locations (Gorbals, Anniesland and Shettleston).