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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Heidi Alexander (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 23 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Topical Questions

Question
Last Friday I attended Lewisham jobcentre and was told that between 1,800 and 2,000 people visit it every day. What extra resources are being provided to jobcentres in areas of acute unemployment to help people access work?
Answer

Most recently, we have increased the number of youth advisers so that we have additional support in places such as Lewisham to enhance our work to help unemployed young people get into work. I hope that those advisers will make a difference to young people's prospects.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
543 c658 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Jobcentres
Link
View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk