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It is probably the only support that we all get that enables us to cover core activities, but it should also be a platform to enable us to do the sort of activities that Anne Lyden mentioned.
The report goes on to state that, although sanctions might get people into work quickly in the short term, they fundamentally lead to higher rates of exit to non-employment or economic inactivity, and to more rapid returns to benefit claiming.
Allowing people an easier way of getting out to see family and friends and participate in social activities and clubs will help to tackle social isolation and loneliness.
Workforce planning is part and parcel of our current activity. We will draw that information together, take an initial view and ask our stakeholders how quickly they think we should be getting through the work.
Resource Constraints Cannot Justify Democratic Inaction The Government notes that creating a national oversight body was “paused due to lack of capacity.”