Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November 2014 to Question 212650, what resources he provided to SAFERjobs in (a) 2010, (b) 2011, (c) 2012 and (d) 2013.

SAFERjobs (Safe Advice for Employment and Recruitment) is not part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and we do not provide any resources or funding to them.

SAFERjobs is a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation set up to raise awareness and combat criminal activities that may be attempted on those seeking a job, or through the services provided by the recruitment industry.

SAFERjobs works collaboratively with the Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to share information and intelligence.