HC Deb 01 March 2002 vol 380 c1646W
Mr. Roy

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to increase the amount of personal advice available to unemployed people. [37081]

Mr. Nicholas Brown

The creation of Jobcentre Plus will bring together the former Benefits Agency and Employment Service to provide a stronger focus on work for people of working age. As part of that increased focus, more people, including lone parents and disabled people, will be given the opportunity of meeting a personal adviser to learn about the benefits of employment and the help available to find work.