Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 119864

Jobcentres: Closures

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 9 April 2026

Question

Sir Gavin Williamson

ConservativeStone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what criteria will be taken into consideration in decisions on job centre closures.

Answer

Andrew Western
When considering moving colleagues and services to an alternative location the Department considers a wide range of factors and evidence. These include the impact on customers, business needs, local labour market conditions, and the ability to maintain a ...

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