“Get Britain Working” White Paper Employers 2024-12-16
2024-12-16
TAGS
Response quality
Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
▸
Context
Businesses in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh are facing a shortage of skilled workers despite having the raw materials to thrive.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the “Get Britain Working” White Paper on employers and businesses. Some businesses in my constituency are crying out for workers with the skills they need, especially in growth industries key to the economy's future. What are the Government doing to ensure that the workforce has the skills businesses require?
Our “Get Britain Working” White Paper will revolutionise employment support, including a new jobs and career service designed around employers' needs. We are also launching an independent review of employers' role in promoting healthy and inclusive workforces to better engage with jobcentres.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specific measures to match skilled workers with employer needs were not detailed, only a commitment to revamp employment support was provided.
Response accuracy
Q2
Partial Answer
▸
Context
Businesses in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh require skilled workers to thrive, but there is a shortage of such employees.
What are the Government doing to ensure that the workforce has the skills businesses need, especially since Edinburgh offers so many opportunities to young people?
My hon. Friend describes exactly why we need a local tailored service, so that all employers can properly engage with jobcentres and work together to find the skilled members of staff they need.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specific measures or timeline for implementing services were not provided, only a general commitment was stated.
Response accuracy
Q3
Partial Answer
▸
Context
Small-scale employers in North Antrim are facing difficulties due to new EU regulations that have affected their supply chains, leading many suppliers from Great Britain to stop selling to Northern Ireland.
Will the Minister spare a thought for small-scale employers in my constituency and throughout Northern Ireland who since Friday have seen their supply chain clobbered by new EU regulations? Will this Government ever take steps to reintegrate Northern Ireland into the internal market?
I am not entirely sure that the issues raised are within my responsibilities. DWP colleagues in Northern Ireland work closely with business, and I am sure they will continue to do so whatever the economic circumstances.
▸
Assessment & feedback
The specific steps for affected businesses and reintegration of Northern Ireland were not addressed, only a vague commitment was given.
Issues Raised Are Within My Responsibilities
Response accuracy