PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Work Programme (22 July 2014)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the market shift mechanism in the Work Programme.
Asked by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)
Asked by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)
Answer
In order to drive good performance and thereby support as many people into sustained work as possible, the Department reviewed the market shares of Work Programme providers, based on performance delivered during the 12 months ending 31 March 2013, and adjusted shares accordingly from August 2013.
The Department is reviewing the performance of its Work Programme prime providers in the 12 months to the end of March 2014 and will advise the House where prevailing market shares are to change.
Answered by:
Esther McVey (Conservative)
1 September 2014
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