Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with jobcentre staff on their extra travel time and costs resulting from proposed jobcentre closures in (a) Castlemilk and (b) Langside.

Individual meetings between local DWP managers and their staff in Glasgow, including Castlemilk and Langside Jobcentres, began five days after the announcements on 7 December 2016. The first round of meetings concluded on 6 January 2017 and we will continue to discuss any moves with staff as and when final decisions are made.

We recognise that DWP staff are our most valuable resource and we will continue to ensure that there is proper consultation with them and trade unions.