Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to meet with representatives of the eight jobcentres in Glasgow earmarked for closure before his Department's public consultation ends on 31 January 2017.

In relation to elected representatives, the Minister for employment wrote to the elected representatives from Glasgow on 7 December to inform them of the proposals and subsequently met with them on Thursday 15^th December to discuss plans and hear views to ensure final proposals offer the best service possible for the people of Glasgow. On 20^th December the Minister for Employment attended a Westminster Hall Debate on the proposals.

In terms of staff representation, this will be twofold, firstly via the affiliated Departmental Trade Unions and secondly, staff will have the opportunity to participate in 1-2-1 discussions with their managers. These conversations are already underway.

Representatives from local organisations can choose to respond to the proposals by participating in the consultation process, details of which are available on gov.uk and this will be open until 31 January 2016. Additionally, they may chose to respond when engaging in normal partnership activities.