Question follow-through · 87153

Jobcentres: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance he provides on whether JobCentre Work Coaches can accept (a) discounts and (b) similar benefits from clients.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
31 Oct 2025
Target answer date
4 Nov 2025
Answer
10 Nov 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 31 Oct 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance he provides on whether JobCentre Work Coaches can accept (a) discounts and (b) similar benefits from clients.

  2. 4 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    Job Centre Work Coaches must uphold the highest standards of propriety and regularity. Under the Bribery Act 2010, it is a criminal offence to offer, give, request, or accept any financial or other advantage intended to improperly influence official dutie...

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