§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what his Department's estimates are of the number of people who will(a) find work and (b) be moved from incapacity benefit to jobseeker's allowance as a result of the Jobcentre Plus interviews regulations; [11263]
(2) what estimate his Department has made of the additional expenditure which will arise in the next three years as a result of people moving from incapacity benefit to jobseeker's allowance following a work-focused interview. [11408]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownJobcentre Plus interviews are to discuss people's work aspirations either now or in the future and to ensure that all people of working age are aware of the help and support available if they choose to move into work.
Jobcentre Plus pathfinder offices will initially be working to existing Employment Service and Benefits Agency targets. Jobcentre Plus will have its own Annual Performance Agreement (APA) targets from April 2002, which will be agreed with the Secretary of State. In addition to these high level targets, lower level operational targets will be set by the Jobcentre Plus Chief Executive. The number of people helped into work overall will be a key outcome.