Chris Grayling

There are no hard statistics available on outcomes yet, which means we effectively have to take the minister’s word for it.

Even if the government did absolutely nothing to help them, a certain percentage of people would find work off their own bat. The Work Programme can only be said to be “working” – or having any effect at all – if providers are doing better than this “non-intervention” rate.

“The IPPR actually thinks the figures show the reverse of what Mr Grayling wants them to show.”

“Confusion reigns, and despite repeated phone calls and several days to think about it, DWP has declined to clarify the situation.”

“Much like the French Foreign Legion, the scheme is “entirely voluntary” to enter, but there may be an element of compulsion later on if you decide to leave.”

“These figures show just how much our economy is being affected by the crisis in the eurozone.” Chris Grayling, September 16 2011 The background The employment minister has pinned the blame for this week’s dire unemployment figures firmly on the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. We’ve already FactChecked the claim – increasing popular on the…

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