Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 14 March 2013.
Kate Hoey
Labour, Vauxhall
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether disability employment advisers are prohibited from referring a claimant of employment and support allowance in the support group to the Work Choice scheme.
Esther McVey
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Disability employment advisers make decisions on referring potential candidates to Work Choice based purely on their suitability to the programme, including the barriers they face in accessing employment. Participation in Work Choice is voluntary and is available regardless of any benefits being claimed.
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