Work and Pensions Committee
The Work and Pensions Select Committee is a select committee of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The remit of the Committee is to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Work and Pensions and its associated public bodies.
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Evidence Received
April 2012
DRAFT ORDER ON THE ABOLITION AND TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE CHILD MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
- Maria Miller MP, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 25 Apr. [36]
- Noel Shanahan, Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission gave evidence on 25 Apr. [36]
EU Pensions Policy
- Karel Van Hulle, Head of the Insurance and Pensions Unit, Directorate-General for the Internal Market and Services (DG Markt) gave evidence on 23 Apr. [35]
- Ralf Jacob, Head of Unit for Active Ageing, Pensions, Healthcare, Social Services, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG Empl) gave evidence on 23 Apr. [35]
March 2012
EU Pension Policy
- Maggie Craig, Association of British Insurers gave evidence on 26 Mar. [34]
- Neil Carberry, Confederation of British Industry gave evidence on 26 Mar. [34]
- Matti Leppälä, European Federation for Retirement Provision gave evidence on 26 Mar. [34]
- Joanne Segars OBE, National Association of Pension Funds gave evidence on 26 Mar. [34]
- Nicola Smith, Trades Union Congress gave evidence on 26 Mar. [34]
THE Work Programme
- Right Hon Chris Grayling, Minister of State for Employment gave evidence on 19 Mar. [33]
- Alan Cave, Contracted Customer Services Director gave evidence on 19 Mar. [33]
- Chris Hayes, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 19 Mar. [33]
January 2012
AUTOMATIC ENROLMENT IN WORKPLACE PENSIONS AND THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST
- Bill Galvin, The Pensions Regulator gave evidence on 11 Jan. [31]
- Charles Counsell, The Pensions Regulator gave evidence on 11 Jan. [31]
- Steve Webb MP, Minister for Pensions gave evidence on 25 Jan. [32]
- Jos Joures, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 25 Jan. [32]
December 2011
Minutes of Evidence1493
- Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People gave evidence on 12 Dec. [29]
- Dr James Bolton, Deputy Chief Medical Adviser gave evidence on 12 Dec. [29]
- Simon Dawson, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 12 Dec. [29]
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST
November 2011
Automatic enrolment in workplace pensions and the National Employment Savings Trust
- John Langworth, British Chambers of Commerce gave evidence on 2 Nov. [23]
- Neil Carberry, Confederation of British Industry (CBI) gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Graeme Fisher, Federation of Small Businesses gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Nigel Stanley, Trades Union Congress (TUC) gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Marta Phillips OBE, Chief Executive gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Alison-Jane Bailey, The Pensions Advisory Service gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Niki Cleal, Director gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Chris Curry, Pensions Policy Institute gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
- Otto Thoresen, Association of British Insurers gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- Jonathan Lipkin, Investment Management Association gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- Joanne Segars OBE, National Association of Pensions Funds gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- Martin Palmer, Friends Life gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- Adrian Boulding, Legal and General gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- Morten Nilsson, Chief Executive gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- Nigel Waterson, NOW: Pensions gave evidence on 30 Nov. [28]
- John Longworth, British Chambers of Commerce gave evidence on 2 Nov. [24]
Department for work and pensions Annual Report and Accounts 2010-11
- Rt Hon Mr Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State gave evidence on 9 Nov. [26]
- Mr Robert Devereux, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 9 Nov. [26]
Minutes of Evidence1493
- Amanda Batten, Director of External Affairs, National Autistic Society gave evidence on 23 Nov. [27]
- Neil Coyle, Disability Alliance gave evidence on 23 Nov. [27]
- Paul Farmer, Mind gave evidence on 23 Nov. [27]
- Geoff Fimister, RNIB gave evidence on 23 Nov. [27]
- Eugene Grant, Scope gave evidence on 23 Nov. [27]
October 2011
Automatic Enrolment in Workplace Pensions and the National Employment Savings Trust
- Baroness Jeannie Drake CBE, former Pensions Commissioner gave evidence on 12 Oct. [21]
- Paul Johnson, Institute of Fiscal Studies gave evidence on 12 Oct. [22]
- David Pitt-Watson, Royal Society of Arts gave evidence on 12 Oct. [22]
- Baroness Drake CBE, former Pensions Commissioner gave evidence on 12 Oct. [22]
Minutes of EvidenceHC 1493
- Professor Steve Fothergill, Sheffield Hallam University gave evidence on 19 Oct. [25]
- Sue Royston, Citizens Advice gave evidence on 19 Oct. [25]
- Professor Roy Sainsbury, University of York gave evidence on 19 Oct. [25]
- Claudia Wood, Demos gave evidence on 19 Oct. [25]
June 2011
Child Maintenance
- Maria Miller MP, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 15 Jun. [20]
- Dame Janet Paraskeva, CMEC gave evidence on 15 Jun. [20]
- Noel Shanahan, CMEC gave evidence on 15 Jun. [20]
The role of incapacity benefit reassessment in helping claimants into employment
- Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment gave evidence on 8 Jun. [18]
- Karen Foulds, Jobcentre Plus gave evidence on 8 Jun. [18]
- Dr Bill Gunnyeon, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 8 Jun. [18]
May 2011
Child Maintenance
- Nick Woodall, Centre for Separated Families gave evidence on 16 May. [19]
- Adrienne Burgess, Fatherhood Institute gave evidence on 16 May. [19]
- Janet Allbeson, Gingerbread gave evidence on 16 May. [19]
- Caroline Bryson, Social Science Researcher gave evidence on 16 May. [19]
- June Venters QC, gave evidence on 16 May. [19]
- Stephen Geraghty, former Commissioner of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission gave evidence on 16 May. [19]
Remploy
- Phil Davies, National Secretary (Manufacturing Section) gave evidence on 11 May. [14]
- Les Woodward, Remploy Swansea gave evidence on 11 May. [14]
- Kathleen Walker Shaw, GMB gave evidence on 11 May. [14]
- Kevin Hepworth, Unite gave evidence on 11 May. [14]
- Ian Russell CBE, Chair gave evidence on 11 May. [14]
- Tim Matthews, Remploy gave evidence on 11 May. [14]
The role of incapacity benefit reassessment in helping claimants into employment
- Sue Royston, Citizens Advice Bureau gave evidence on 4 May. [16]
- Roy O'Shaughnessy, Careers Development Group gave evidence on 4 May. [16]
- Jane Harris, Rethink gave evidence on 4 May. [16]
- Professor Paul Gregg, University of Bristol gave evidence on 4 May. [16]
- Lisa Coleman, DWP Medical Services gave evidence on 18 May. [17]
- Dr Laura Crawford, Clinical Director gave evidence on 18 May. [17]
- Professor Michael O'Donnell, Atos Healthcare gave evidence on 18 May. [17]
- Professor Malcolm Harrington, gave evidence on 18 May. [17]
March 2011
Appointment of the chair of the social security advisory committee
- Deep Sagar, DWP preferred candidate for the post gave evidence on 30 Mar. [13]
- Mr Deep Sagar, DWP preferred candidate for the post gave evidence on 30 Mar. [15]
The Government's pension reforms
- Steve Webb MP, Minister of State for Pensions gave evidence on 9 Mar. [12]
- Evelyn Arnold, Head of State Pension Division gave evidence on 9 Mar. [12]
- David Haigh, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 9 Mar. [12]
Work Programme: providers and contracting arrangements
February 2011
White Paper on Universal Credit
- The Rt Hon. Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 9 Feb. [8]
- Neil Couling, Benefit Strategy Director gave evidence on 9 Feb. [8]
- Terry Moran, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 9 Feb. [8]
Work Programme: providers and contracting arrangements
- Cllr Stephen Houghton, Leader of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Jonny Boux, Community Links gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Caroline Taunt, Prince's Trust gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Christopher Knee, St Loye's Foundation gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Kirsty McHugh, Chief Executive gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Rob Murdoch, Employment Related Services Association gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Sean Williams, G4S Welfare to Work gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Richard Johnson, Serco Welfare to Work gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
- Laurie Russell, The Wise Group gave evidence on 2 Feb. [10]
January 2011
White Paper on Universal Credit
- Mr Mike Brewer, Institute for Fiscal Studies gave evidence on 26 Jan. [7]
- Dr Patrick Nolan, Reform gave evidence on 26 Jan. [7]
- Dr Stephen Brien, Centre for Social Justice gave evidence on 26 Jan. [7]
- Ms Emily Holzhausen, Carers UK gave evidence on 26 Jan. [7]
- Mr Sam Royston, Family Action gave evidence on 26 Jan. [7]
- Mr Jim Vine, Head of Programme, UK Housing Policy and Practice, Building and Social Housing Federation gave evidence on 26 Jan. [7]
Work Programme: provider and contracting arrangements
- Stephen Evans, London Development Agency gave evidence on 12 Jan. [9]
- Dr Maria Hudson, Policy Studies Institute, University of Westminster gave evidence on 12 Jan. [9]
- Professor Dan Finn, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion gave evidence on 12 Jan. [9]
- Dave Simmonds, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion gave evidence on 12 Jan. [9]
November 2010
Changes to Housing Benefit announced in the June 2010 Budget
- Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform gave evidence on 3 Nov. [4]
- Neil Couling, Benefit Strategy Director gave evidence on 3 Nov. [4]
- Paul Howarth, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 3 Nov. [4]
Youth Unemployment and the Future Jobs Fund
- Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment gave evidence on 10 Nov. [6]
- Mark Fisher, Director, Jobseekers and Skills gave evidence on 10 Nov. [6]
- Julia Sweeney, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 10 Nov. [6]
- Claire Burton, Head of Apprenticeships Unit, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills/Department for Education gave evidence on 10 Nov. [6]
October 2010
Changes to Housing Benefit announced in the June 2010 Budget
- Cllr Lib Peck, London Councils gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Nigel Minto, London Councils gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Cllr Mike Haines, Local Government Association gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Richard Capie, Director of Policy and Practice gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Sam Lister, Chartered Institute of Housing gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Roger Harding, Shelter gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Alex Fenton, Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research, University of Cambridge gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Ian Fletcher, British Property Federation gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Chris Town, Director gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
- Mr Richard Jones, Residential Landlords Association gave evidence on 20 Oct. [3]
Youth Unemployment and the Future Jobs Fund
- David Coyne, Glasgow Works gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
- Tony Hawkhead, Groundwork UK gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
- Jackie Mould, Director, Be Birmingham gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
- Neil Carberry, Head of Employment, Pensions and Health and Safety Policy gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
- Emma Watkins, Confederation of British Industry gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
- Tracy Fishwick, Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
- Professor Paul Gregg, University of Bristol gave evidence on 27 Oct. [5]
September 2010
Work of the Department for Work and Pensions
- Sir Leigh Lewis, Department for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 15 Sep. [2]
- Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions gave evidence on 15 Sep. [2]
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