§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what use is made of(a) Jobpoints and (b) Employer Direct for the advertisement of vacancies in Government Departments. [18041]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownAll vacancies notified to the Employment Service through Employer Direct are shown on Jobpoints. Many Government jobs are advertised on Jobpoints and the internet job bank. Government Departments advertising their vacancies in this way include the Employment Service, Benefits Agency, Office for National Statistics and the Inland Revenue. Discussions are taking place with both the Cabinet Office and NHS Executive regarding advertising vacancies on the ES website.