DWP has commissioned a consortium of independent research organisations to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the Work Programme, which includes research with participants. A report of findings from research in 2012 has been published. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/work-programme-evaluation-findings-from-the-first-phase-of-qualitative-research-on-programme-delivery-rr821<\/a><\/p> <\/p> A further report is currently planned for publication at the end of 2014.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the capacity of local authorities to co-ordinate local agencies to deliver the aims of the Local Support Services Framework; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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