HC Deb 12 March 2003 vol 401 c331W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what consultation took place prior to the proposals to close some of the Department's offices in rural areas. [101238]

Mr. Nicholas Brown

[holding answer 10 March 2003]: Jobcentre Plus is in consultation with the Countryside Agency at a national level about the impact of the new integrated Jobcentre Plus offices on rural areas. Decisions on closing of old offices and opening of new offices as part of the Jobcentre Plus national rollout are made after careful consideration of the rural impact of