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Debate between Ian Lavery and Virendra Sharma
Monday 25th June 2012
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Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)
8. What progress has been made in transferring Remploy factories to social enterprises.
Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing, Southall) (Lab)
16. What progress has been made in transferring Remploy factories to social enterprises.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Maria Miller)
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.