JOBCENTRE PLUS ROLL-OUT PROGRAMME IN SCOTLAND

Early day motion 1736, tabled 13 October 2004 by Frank Roy (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes with concern the proposed closures of many jobcentres and social security offices throughout Scotland as part of the roll-out programme of the new Jobcentre Plus network; notes the excellent work done by the Government to reduce unemployment to its current record low level by departmental staff in their current locations; and, whilst it supports the principle of integrated Jobcentre Plus offices, believes that the extent of proposed closures far exceeds the principle that an improved service will continue to be delivered locally in towns throughout Scotland.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.