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756255

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the closure of Easterhouse Jobcentre on claimants who have difficulty using PCs and the internet.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8074
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>Our work coaches personalise the support provided for each claimant based on individual need and circumstance. Where claimants have limitations due to a health condition or disability or because of caring responsibilities, then this is taken into account when arranging any attendance.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to offer internet access to support claimants and we are working with local authorities as part of our ongoing partnership to improve digital access and capability.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 14:33:01 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756256

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the closure of Parkhead Jobcentre on claimants who have difficulty using PCs and the internet.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8075
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>Our work coaches personalise the support provided for each claimant based on individual need and circumstance. Where claimants have limitations due to a health condition or disability or because of caring responsibilities, then this is taken into account when arranging any attendance.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to offer internet access to support claimants and we are working with local authorities as part of our ongoing partnership to improve digital access and capability.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 14:12:31 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756266

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether any compulsory redundancies are planned as a result of the closure of Parkhead Jobcentre.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	7649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>At this point in time there are no DWP employees who are currently based at Parkhead Jobcentre who are at risk of redundancy as a result of the planned closure.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 11/09/2017 14:22:23 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756268

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of using Ordnance Survey automated software to (a) calculate routes, estimated journey times and distances for each current customer of Parkhead Jobcentre to travel from their place of residence to Shettleston Jobcentre by public transport, (b) supply each customer with their information prior to the closure of Parkhead Jobcentre and (c) publish this data in an anonymised format.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8393
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>Jobcentre distances and journey times were calculated using a variety of methods to ensure as accurate an assessment as possible, recognising the number of variables that might factor in claimants actual journeys. This included online tools and timetables, information collected on local public transport routes, and input and scrutiny from local DWP colleagues and management.</p><p> </p><p>We will publicise dates and inform customers when their jobcentres close in advance. We recognise that some claimants will be taking an unfamiliar journey: work coaches will support these people over the transition period until they become familiar with their new travel arrangements. Claimants can also make a request to attend a jobcentre that is closer to their home, or with more convenient travel links, if that better suits their needs. Our work coaches will help signpost claimants in such circumstances.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 14:48:38 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756270

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of using ordnance survey automated software to (a) calculate routes, estimated journey times and distances for each current customer of Easterhouse Jobcentre to travel from their place of residence to Shettleston Jobcentre by public transport, (b) supply each customer with their information prior to the closure of Easterhouse Jobcentre and (c) publish that data in an anonymised format.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8394
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>Jobcentre distances and journey times were calculated using a variety of methods to ensure as accurate an assessment as possible, recognising the number of variables that might factor in claimants actual journeys. This included online tools and timetables, information collected on local public transport routes, and input and scrutiny from local DWP colleagues and management.</p><p> </p><p>We will publicise dates and inform customers when their jobcentres close in advance. We recognise that some claimants will be taking an unfamiliar journey: work coaches will support these people over the transition period until they become familiar with their new travel arrangements. Claimants can also make a request to attend a jobcentre that is closer to their home, or with more convenient travel links, if that better suits their needs. Our work coaches will help signpost claimants in such circumstances.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 14:42:32 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756272

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what specific options were considered for the future of Parkhead Jobcentre prior to the decision to divest.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The increased use of our online services in recent years, coupled with reductions in unemployment and improved efficiency means that 20% of the rent currently paid by DWP is going toward space we are not using. In response, we have sought to redesign our estate in a way that delivers value for the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p>The city of Glasgow has a higher number of jobcentres than comparable cities across the UK and our revised estate balances the need for an accessible network with best use of taxpayers money. The decision to close Parkhead was not taken in isolation but was as part of our service design for the Glasgow area as a whole.</p><p> </p><p>We would stress that this is not about reducing services, it is about taking the opportunity to stop spending money on empty space so we can spend more on supporting those in need.</p><p> </p><p>This has given us a unique opportunity to review which offices we will need in the future, taking account of the impact of Universal Credit and the anticipated demand on our services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 14:26:46 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756273

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what specific options were considered for the future of Easterhouse Jobcentre prior to the decision to divest.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8073
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The increased use of our online services in recent years, coupled with reductions in unemployment and improved efficiency means that 20% of the rent currently paid by DWP is going toward space we are not using. In response, we have sought to redesign our estate in a way that delivers value for the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p>The city of Glasgow has a higher number of jobcentres than comparable cities across the UK and our revised estate balances the need for an accessible network with best use of taxpayers money. The decision to close Easterhouse was not taken in isolation but was as part of our service design for the Glasgow area as a whole.</p><p> </p><p>We would stress that this is not about reducing services, it is about taking the opportunity to stop spending money on empty space so we can spend more on supporting those in need.</p><p> </p><p>This has given us a unique opportunity to review which offices we will need in the future, taking account of the impact of Universal Credit and the anticipated demand on our services.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 14:31:18 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756274

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people who have been either signposted or referred to a food bank by staff at Easterhouse jobcentre in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8086
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Jobcentre Plus does not make direct referrals to food banks but has offered a signposting service since 2011 to those who have expressed an interest in using a food bank. No data is held on the number using the signposting service at Easterhouse, Parkhead and Shettleston Jobcentres.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds grouped question UIN 8087 8088 question first answered 11/09/2017 17:05:19 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756276

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people who have been either signposted or referred to a food bank by staff at Parkhead jobcentre in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8087
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Jobcentre Plus does not make direct referrals to food banks but has offered a signposting service since 2011 to those who have expressed an interest in using a food bank. No data is held on the number using the signposting service at Easterhouse, Parkhead and Shettleston Jobcentres.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds grouped question UIN 8086 8088 question first answered 11/09/2017 17:05:19 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

756278

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
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: Glasgow
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with third sector organisations on the closure of Parkhead Jobcentre.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	8069
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The department is working in partnership with organisations to offer support to claimants and will continue to do so. DWP recognises the need to ensure support for claimants is coordinated and that there are many partner organisations within the Parkhead area who offer valuable services for claimants.</p><p> </p><p>Our Partnership Managers are in regular contact with third sector organisations and information on services is made available to Work Coaches to enable signposting of claimants. For example, through the Universal Credit Delivery Partnership Agreement, DWP funds Glasgow City Council to provide initial and ongoing online support to claimants in three library hub locations (Gorbals, Anniesland and Shettleston).</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 12/09/2017 10:51:26 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden