DWP Dundee staff must be reassured over merger

Dundee West MP Chris Law has called on the DWP to offer reassurance to staff affected by their decision to close their Lindsay House office and move jobs to another existing site in the city.Commenting, Dundee West MP Chris Law said:  “The Department of Work and Pensions have serious questions to answer about this decision and … Continue reading DWP Dundee staff must be reassured over merger

SNP MP calls on UK Government to legislate against cash machine charges

Dundee West MP Chris Law has pushed the UK Government to introduce measures to address an increase in cash machine charges across the UK, following evidence that suggests that a quarter of free-to-use cash machines have been lost over the last three years. In a letter to Paul Scully MP, the Minister for Small Business, … Continue reading SNP MP calls on UK Government to legislate against cash machine charges

Dundee MP criticises DWP over slow transition to homeworking

Dundee West MP Chris Law has criticised the Department of Work and Pensions over the slow pace of transition to homeworking for its Dundee workforce, following the publication of new rules on homeworking earlier this week by the Scottish Government.  In a letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey MP, Mr Law highlighted the Department’s workforce at Lindsay House as just one area … Continue reading Dundee MP criticises DWP over slow transition to homeworking

Dundee MP joins calls for events industry support on #WeMakeEvents Day

Dundee West MP Chris Law has backed calls for further UK Government support for the live events industry, joining hundreds of others recognising the importance of the sector as part of the #WeMakeEvents Day.  In a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Law highlighted the precarious situation many involved in live events currently face and called on the Treasury to consider … Continue reading Dundee MP joins calls for events industry support on #WeMakeEvents Day

Chris Law MP backs call for Government action on Pension Credit to save £7.4 million per year in Dundee West

The failure to deliver Pension Credit to those entitled to it is costing the NHS and social care systems in Dundee West £7.4 million every year, according to older people’s charity Independent Age.   More than 2,120 households in Dundee West who are entitled to Pension Credit do not receive the benefit, which is designed to … Continue reading Chris Law MP backs call for Government action on Pension Credit to save £7.4 million per year in Dundee West