Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to facilitate the participation of hon. Members in the Kickstart scheme.

Officials have held discussions with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and other government departments in relation to Kickstart jobs being made available in government and Parliamentary offices.

We welcome applications from any interested employer, and encourage MPs to speak with their local Job Centre Plus and to read the advice and guidance on the Kickstart gov.uk pages.