Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 22
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Accepted
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Regular publication of Restart statistics enhances transparency and DWP accountability
Conclusion
We welcome that the Department has already responded positively to our request to publish Restart statistics regularly. The previous lack of transparency around how the programme was performing and its employment outcomes for participants had prevented valuable external assessment of the scheme and limited DWP’s accountability for the programme outcomes. The move to publish regular statistics for Restart is a good step towards increased transparency.
Government Response Summary
The government states it already produces and publishes statistics for its employment programmes and will continue to develop future publications for transparency.
Paragraph Reference:
140
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
DWP currently produces and publishes quarterly statistics for the Work and Health Programme, and 6-monthly statistics for the Restart Scheme. The department will continue to publish and develop future publications for its employment programmes in line with its statistical work plan, in order to provide accurate, objective information about the participation in and outcomes from these schemes. The latest Work and Health Programme statistics were published on 31 August 2023. The next release of published statistics for the Restart Scheme is planned for December 2023.