To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what work with the third sector her Department is undertaking to encourage the creation of jobs. (304992)

Latest figures show levels of employment in the third sector have been sustained throughout 2008-09, with over 500,000 employees—a significant achievement in light of the recession. We are committed to creating a further 25,000 jobs in the third sector through involvement in public services. The Cabinet Office is working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions to support third sector involvement in the creation of 150,000 jobs through the Future Jobs Fund.