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Debate between Ian Lavery and Virendra Sharma
Monday 25th June 2012

(12 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian Lavery Portrait Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)
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8. What progress has been made in transferring Remploy factories to social enterprises.

Virendra Sharma Portrait Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (Lab)
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16. What progress has been made in transferring Remploy factories to social enterprises.

Maria Miller Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Maria Miller)
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Within the commercial process Remploy has encouraged any proposals for the businesses, including bids that are social enterprise models. I, and DWP officials, have met social enterprise organisations, and I have also announced that funding of up to £10,000 is available to support employee-led proposals, including social enterprises. That money can be used for expert advice and support, including legal and accountancy support.