Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 14 March 2006.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many staff were employed in Jobcentre Plus in the UK at the end of each of the last 18 months for which figures are available.
The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Lesley Strathie. She will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Lesley Strathie
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your question asking how many staff were employed in Jobcentre Plus in the UK at the end of each of the last 18 months for which figures are available. This is something that falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.
The information you require is in the table below. The numbers relate to Staff in Post, not full time equivalents.
Year | Month | Number |
---|---|---|
2004 | August | 86,589 |
September | 85,605 | |
October | 85,605 | |
November | 85,034 | |
December | 85,307 | |
2005 | January | 84,460 |
February | 83,996 | |
March | 82,603 | |
April | 82,489 | |
May | 82,099 | |
June | 82,075 | |
July | 82,328 | |
August | 82,230 | |
September | 82,015 | |
October | 81,671 | |
November | 81,582 | |
December | 81,567 | |
2006 | January | 81,629 |
Source:
Management Information (Ml) Portal
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