Welsh Secretary: Jobs news underlines Swansea's 'pivotal' DVLA role
Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has just given this reaction to today's news:
The DVLA has continued to lead the way in Government in providing electronic services and there is a real case for the agency to provide a faster, more cost-effective and flexible service to its customers. The creation of up to 450 jobs at the agency’s Swansea headquarters underlines the pivotal role it continues to play in transforming its services fit for the 21st century.
It is a testament to the skills and expertise of the workforce that this centre of excellence will be strengthened, and will continue its long association with the city. While these planned closures will come as a disappointment to those affected in the regional offices in Wales, these employees will be offered redeployment opportunities to the Swansea headquarters or potentially to the wider civil service. I am reassured that the DVLA will do all they can to support their employees through these changes.
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