§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement regarding the future of jobcentres in the(a) Burnley, (b) Pendle, (c) Hyndburn and (d) Rossendale and Darwen constituencies.
§ Mr. EggarThe employment service is working progressively to bring jobcentres and benefit offices together under one roof. This will provide a new and improved one-stop service.
I will ensure that hon. Members with a constituency interest are informed as soon as decisions about the future of offices in the Burnley, Pendle, Hyndham and Rossendale and Darwen constituencies have been taken.