Jobcentres: Glasgow

(asked on 9th December 2016) - View Source

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on planned jobcentre closures in Glasgow.


Answered by
David Mundell Portrait
David Mundell
This question was answered on 14th December 2016

I meet regularly with DWP officials and minsters to discuss a range of issues.

DWP is currently reviewing its estate strategy on a nationwide basis, to ensure this best meets the current, medium and long-term needs for its business and work. By paying only for the space DWP needs it will help save several millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money. Where it makes sense to do so, DWP will continue to make use of opportunities to co-locate to share office space, cut costs and embrace closer working with local authorities and other organisations, meaning customers can access a range of services in one place. These decisions and proposals will help DWP to deliver an estate that meets the needs of customers and Government today, and in the future. DWP will be conducting a public consultation in areas where customers have to travel more than three miles or more than 20 minutes to help inform the final decision and planning on changes to jobcentres in Glasgow.

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