Work and Pensions Committee
Select Committee Announcement
27 January 2011
For Immediate Release:
AN20 2010–11
ORAL EVIDENCE
Work Programme: providers and contracting arrangements
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Wednesday 2 February 2011, Grimond Room, Portcullis House
At 9.30am
- Community Links: Jonny Boux, Head of Employment Links
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council: Councillor Stephen Houghton, Leader
- St. Loye’s Foundation: Christopher Knee, Chief Executive Officer
- The Prince’s Trust: Caroline Taunt, Head of Fundraising (Prime Contractors)
At 10.30am
- Employment Related Services Association: Kirsty McHugh, Chief Executive, and Rob Murdoch, Chair
- G4S Welfare to Work: Sean Williams, Managing Director
- Serco Welfare to Work: Richard Johnson, Managing Director
- The Wise Group: Laurie Russell, Chief Executive
This is the second oral evidence session in the inquiry into the Work Programme: providers and contracting arrangements. It will provide an opportunity to discuss the proposed contracting arrangements with both prime contractors and sub-contractors, including representatives from the voluntary and community sector.
Further information
Committee membership: Dame Anne Begg MP (Chair) (Lab, Aberdeen South), Harriett Baldwin MP (Con, West Worcestershire), Andrew Bingham MP (Con, High Peak), Karen Bradley MP (Con, Staffordshire Moorlands), Alex Cunningham MP (Lab, Stockton North), Kate Green MP (Lab, Stretford and Urmston), Mr Oliver Heald MP (Con, North East Hertfordshire), Glenda Jackson MP (Lab, Hampstead and Highgate), Brandon Lewis MP, (Con, Great Yarmouth), Stephen Lloyd MP (Lib Dem, Eastbourne), Teresa Pearce MP (Lab, Erith and Thamesmead)
Specific Committee Information: workpencom@parliament.uk/ 020 7219 5832
Media Information: Laura Humble humblel@parliament.uk/ 020 7219 2003
Committee Website: www.parliament.uk/workpencom
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– Rethink’s opportunity to speak with Chris Grayling
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Many people affected by mental health issues are worried about the Government’s proposed changes to the welfare system. The benefits that millions currently receive are to be radically overhauled over the next few years.
But thanks to the amazing work of Rethink campaigners, anyone concerned about these changes now has the chance to hold Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), to account.
On 10 February at approximately 11.30am, Rethink will be hosting a live web chat with the Minister, and anyone can join in. This is your chance to ask the question that you feel hasn’t been answered.
Post your question in advance, right now, by replying to this topic.
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