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Written question asked by Chuka Umunna (Labour) on Thursday, 27 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2014 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 April 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Conditions of Employment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what proportion and number of jobs currently advertised through Jobcentre Plus are on zero-hour contracts.

Answer

We do not advertise in jobcentres, all vacancies are now advertised on Universal Jobmatch, JSA claimants are not required to apply for zero-hour contract jobs and are not penalised if they leave such a job.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194208; 578 c723W
Session
2013-14
Related items
Vacancies: Internet
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Conditions of employment Vacancies Zero hours contracts
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk