§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether Jobcentre Plus in London has met its targets for getting people into work in the last year; and if he will make a statement. [136833]
§ Mr. BrowneThe administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus, David Anderson. He will write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from David Anderson to Mr. Andrew Dismore, dated 11 November 2003:
As Jobcentre Plus is an Executive Agency, the Secretary of State has asked me to reply direct to your question about whether Jobcentre Plus in London has met its targets in getting people into work in the last year. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of the Agency.
Jobcentre Plus London Region exceeded its job entry points target for the operational year April 2002 to March 2003, the last year for which figures are available. Each successful job entry is given a points score and each Region given a target based on these scores. Details of this points system can be found in the Jobcentre Plus Business Plan 2003 a copy of which has been placed in the House of Commons Library. During 2002/03 Jobcentre Plus London Region achieved 902,193 points against its annual target of 846,085 points.
I hope this is helpful.
§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what the position is of Jobcentre Plus proposals to reorganise services delivered from(a) Hendon and (b) Edgware Social Security office; and if he will make a statement; [136834]
210W(2) what plans Jobcentre Plus has to change the service provided at Hendon Social Security office through the social fund counter; and if he will make a statement; [136835]
(3) what progress Jobcentre Plus is making in providing premises for the proposed new JCP office to serve clients in Hendon; and if he will make a statement. [136836]
§ Mr. BrowneThe administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus, David Anderson. He will write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from David Anderson to Mr. Andrew Dismore, dated 11 November 2003:
As Jobcentre Plus is an Executive Agency, the Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your questions concerning service delivery in Hendon and Edgware Social Security offices. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of the Agency.
North London District, including Hendon and Edgware Social Security offices, is planned to be converted to provide the new integrated Jobcentre Plus service in the operational year 2005/06. Initial plans are currently being formulated and a consultation process with all key stakeholders, including local MPs. will start in the next few weeks.
At this stage, I cannot confirm the exact locations for Jobcentre Plus offices as this is subject to the current planning and consultation process. Local managers will be happy to discuss any questions you may still have about these plans as part of this consultation process.
I hope this is helpful.