Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below:

Question:

I have seen a very strange draft Q&A brief from management, I am not sure that it was for publication; however my line manager forwards everything that they receive, often without reading.

The Q&A worrying alludes to changes to “assumed consent”, is this correct as it appears to cut across the details in the Employee Deal.

Answer:

Following PCS representation at national level this note is being withdrawn