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Benefit Changes for Lone Parents Consultation

In work, better off: next steps to full employment

'In work, better off' sets out proposals to deliver a step change in
the support we offer to those who are most disadvantaged in the labour
market. Our goal is nothing less than full employment in our
generation.

At the heart of our proposals is a new 'jobs pledge', which will build
on the groundbreaking Local Employment Partnerships announced in the
2007 Budget. We are aiming for major employers to offer a quarter of a
million job opportunities to the long-term out-of-work.

Other key proposals include:
* a new social contract with lone parents which expects an eventual
move into the labour market in return for the necessary personalised
support
* a more personalised, flexible and responsive New Deal, delivering
support which is right for the individual
* an integrated skills and employment agenda.

We are consulting on these proposals, and want to build a consensus in
support of full employment as a key aim of government policy.

* In work, better off - full document (1.4MB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/in-work-better-off.pdf

* Executive summary - In work, better off (181KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/summary.pdf

Separate sections
* Cover, contents and foreword (389KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/cover.pdf
* Executive summary (181KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/summary.pdf
* Chapter 1 (205KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/chapter-1.pdf
* Chapter 2 (172KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/chapter-2.pdf
* Chapter 3 (195KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/chapter-3.pdf
* Chapter 4 (221KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/chapter-4.pdf
* Chapter 5 (196KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/chapter-5.pdf
* Conclusion (171KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/conclusion.pdf
* Consultation (167KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/consultation.pdf
* Annex (160KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/annex.pdf

* Impact Assessment - In work, better off (695KB)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/ia-in-work-better-off.pdf

Consultation

We are consulting on these proposals, and want to build a consensus in
support of full employment as a key aim of government policy. The
consultation period begins on 18 July 2007 and runs until 31 October
2007.

Please ensure your response reaches us by that date. Send your
consultation responses to us as follows -

Green Paper Consultation Team
Department for Work and Pensions
Level 2, The Adelphi
1-11 John Adam Street
London WC2N 6HT

Telephone: 0207 712 2551
Textphone: 0207 712 2032 (for people with speech or hearing
difficulties)
Fax: 0207 962 8380
Email: welfare.reform at dwp.gsi.gov.uk

When responding, please state whether you are doing so as an
individual or representing the views of an organisation. If you are
responding on behalf of a larger organisation, please make it clear
who the organisation represents and, where applicable, how the views
of members were assembled. We will acknowledge your response.

Incorrect phone number in printed version

The phone number for the Green Paper Consultation Team on page 73 of
the printed version is incorrect. Please use 0207 712 2551, as above.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. The correct
number appears in the PDF files on this page.

Source http://www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/in-work-better-off/

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