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1717883

registered interest
date	14/05/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Carer's Allowance: Veterans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15 April 2024 to Question 19769 on Carers’ Allowance: Veterans, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of recording whether Carers’ Allowance claimants are veterans.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	26031
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>As explained in the answer on 15 April, to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-03-21/19769" target="_blank">PQ19769</a>, we have no plans to introduce a veterans’ marker for Carer’s Allowance. Therefore, we do not hold information on the number of veterans receiving Carer’s Allowance in garrison towns.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 26030 question first answered 21/05/2024 10:37:28 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1717891

registered interest
date	14/05/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Employment: Veterans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 20 March 2024 to Question 18350 on Jobcentres: Armed Forces, how many veterans were supported into employment by Armed Forces Champions in the 2022-23 financial year.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	26036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.</p><p>As part of the Armed Forces Covenant the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiatives which help current and former Armed Forces personnel and their families. This includes the role of the Armed Forces Champion in every Jobcentre Plus District, who provide specialist support to members of the Armed Forces community and build Work Coach capability in our Jobcentres. Armed Forces Champions develop and maintain joint working relationships, provide specialist support to all Jobcentre staff and act as the first point of contact in communities for organisations and services.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 26037 question first answered 21/05/2024 17:00:04 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1698333

registered interest
date	25/03/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Housing Benefit: Veterans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many veterans received Housing Benefit in the 2022-23 financial year.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	20143
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2024 answer text <p>As previously stated, veteran status is supplied voluntarily by claimants therefore the information requested is not available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 15/04/2024 14:04:52 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1696693

registered interest
date	18/03/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Veterans: Universal Credit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of veterans on Universal Credit.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	18976
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2024 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 6 February 2024 to PQ<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-01-30/11939" target="_blank">11939</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 25/03/2024 12:05:40 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1695748

registered interest
date	13/03/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Jobcentres: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 1 March 2024 to Question 15403 on Jobcentres: Armed Forces, for what reason his Department does not employ specific metrics to assess the performance of Armed Forces Champions in Jobcentres.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	18349
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2024 answer text <p>The performance of Armed Forces Champions is reviewed in line with the Department’s performance management approach that includes regular one-to-ones with line managers to discuss team objectives, personal development and career progression.</p><p> </p><p>There are no specific metrics used, but good performance and achievements are recognised. In those areas where there are particularly high levels of demand, for example garrison towns, the local manager will ensure that the right level of support can be accessed.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 18350 question first answered 20/03/2024 12:32:40 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1695749

registered interest
date	13/03/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Jobcentres: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 1 March 2024 to Question 15403 on Jobcentres: Armed Forces, how the performance of Armed Forces Champions in Jobcentres is (a) reviewed and (b) managed.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	18350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2024 answer text <p>The performance of Armed Forces Champions is reviewed in line with the Department’s performance management approach that includes regular one-to-ones with line managers to discuss team objectives, personal development and career progression.</p><p> </p><p>There are no specific metrics used, but good performance and achievements are recognised. In those areas where there are particularly high levels of demand, for example garrison towns, the local manager will ensure that the right level of support can be accessed.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 18349 question first answered 20/03/2024 12:32:40 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1692169

registered interest
date	27/02/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: North Sea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to increase the support provided to unemployed North Sea oil and gas workers to find new employment.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	15834
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2024 answer text <p>The oil and gas sector supports over 200,000 jobs and is critical to a successful energy transition. That is why the Government is providing certainty to industry through the introduction of the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill as well as agreeing the North Sea Transition Deal with industry. This includes the development of an industry-led skills passport to enable workers to move between sectors, protecting jobs and ensuring their skills, which are vital for the transition, are not lost.</p><p>DWP supports people across the country through a range of support including face-to-face time with Work Coaches, job-search advice and more intensive employment programmes, helping those at risk of, or who have been made redundant to move back into work.</p><p>Through partnerships with local organisations DWP is able to respond to potential and proposed redundancy situations quickly and effectively, with local partners mobilised immediately to offer support and guidance to those affected. Low Value Provision (LVP) is an example of funding that can be used to supply training for Jobcentre Plus Customers, including those at risk of, or who have been made redundant.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 06/03/2024 10:12:32 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1690454

registered interest
date	20/02/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Universal Credit: Veterans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2024 to Question 8295 on Universal Credit: Veterans, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of Universal Credit claimants who have been identified as having served in the past in the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	14789
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2024 answer text <p>I refer the honourable member to the answer given on 6 February 2024 to question <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-01-30/11939" target="_blank">11939</a>.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies grouped question UIN 14792 question first answered 29/02/2024 10:57:22 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1690457

registered interest
date	20/02/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Universal Credit: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2024 to Question 8295 on Universal Credit: Veterans, if he will take steps to collect data on the specific branches of the armed forces that Universal Credit claimants are serving in or have served in the past.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	14790
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2024 answer text <p>We currently have no plans to collect this data. Where the branch in which someone served is relevant to their Universal Credit claim or the employment support they need, this will be discussed with the Work Coach or Armed Forces Champion supporting the claimant concerned.</p> answering member constituency Mid Sussex answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 29/02/2024 10:59:59 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1685301

registered interest
date	26/01/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Jobcentres: Birmingham Selly Oak
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many jobcentre clients have been assisted by an Armed Forces Champion in Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	11563
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2024 answer text <p>Since July 2023, 47 members of the local Armed Forces community have been supported in the Selly Oak constituency.</p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces Champions have specific responsibilities for supporting members of the Armed Forces community, including building staff capability within their districts, personally handling some claims, supporting veterans into work and helping resolve complex cases where necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Every Work Coach is trained on how to provide tailored and personalised support to members of the Armed Forces community and their families, working in partnership with their Armed Forces Champions. In those areas where there are particularly high levels of demand, for example garrison towns, this will form a significant part of the work done in individual Jobcentres.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that the data supplied is derived from unpublished management information, which was collected for internal departmental use only, and has not been quality assured to National Statistics or Official Statistics publication standard.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 05/02/2024 15:47:40 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe