Context
R and J Yorkshire’s Finest butchers in Kirkby Malzeard have reported multiple job applications from individuals who they believe had no intention of attending interviews or accepting jobs.
Question
What steps is the Minister taking to encourage people who are out of work to accept jobs that they are offered, especially in light of instances where businesses such as R and J Yorkshire’s Finest butchers have faced multiple job applications from individuals with no apparent intention of following through?
Answer from The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
The right hon. Gentleman mentions a problem central to our inherited situation where nearly 3 million people are out of work sick and not actively looking for work, and 1.7 million people are out of work but do not receive adequate assistance from the existing jobcentre system. We are reforming the Get Britain Working programme to address these issues by changing how DWP operates so that it better serves employers and matches individuals who genuinely want to take up available jobs.
Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific details on incentives or penalties for job seekers, nor did she commit to reviewing the current system.
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