§ 25. Jeff EnnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people are receiving services from Jobcentre Plus. [45037]
§ 36. Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the progress made in implementing the Jobcentre Plus programme. [45050]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownJobcentre Plus was launched as a national organisation on 1 April, replacing the former Employment Service and the working age functions of the Benefits Agency, and providing services to around 5 million people. The agency's business plan for 2002–03, a copy of which is available in the Library, sets out the organisation's aims and priorities for its first 12 months, including opening around a further 225 fully integrated offices by April 2003.