Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What guidance her Department has issued to private contractors working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus on reimbursing claimants' travel costs.”
Tabled: 12 September 2024Answered: 7 October 2024
Asked by
Josh Newbury
Labour — Cannock Chase
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
Provider guidance, which is published on gov.uk, makes clear that contractors on all our employment programmes must reimburse customers’ reasonable travel costs.