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Frank Roy Excerpts
Monday 18th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey
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I will indeed join my hon. Friend in celebrating this positive news. What is happening in his constituency is also happening in every constituency throughout the country. This is positive news that we can all celebrate.

Frank Roy Portrait Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw) (Lab)
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Has a comparative assessment been made of former Remploy employees who find themselves in part-time or full-time work, and if so, will the Minister publish those findings?

Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey
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I and the Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions, my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mike Penning), will be publishing those findings. We have had significant success with Remploy employees. They have gained jobs at a faster rate than others who have been made redundant, and the work of the local Jobcentre Plus has been exceptional.