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Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 10 November 2025UIN 85972

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the services available at job centres to (a) community organisations and (b) sports groups.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) supports customers through our job centre network and a range of venues within local communities such as community centres and sports venues. These services allow DWP to help harder to reach customers in an environment that suits their needs and will be a core principle of the jobs and careers service.

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