<p>The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, at both ministerial and official level, has regular meetings with Hewlett Packard (HP) and is currently in contact to establish the details of their proposed workforce changes. HP is in the process of consulting the trade unions and employee representatives on potential reductions in early 2014. The company has stated an intention to minimise redundancies by re-skilling, redeployment and helping staff to obtain alternative employment. Jobcentre Plus (JCP) is currently seeking</p><p><?notus-xml column=2?></p><p>clarification on the sites and skills profiles of those likely to be affected. Once this is known, JCP and local partners are ready to work closely with the company to ensure a full programme of support and advice is available.</p>