Impact of Socio-economic Disadvantage on Future Earnings 2024-10-09
2024-10-09
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Q1
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Concern about the impact of young people's backgrounds on their future success, particularly in Worthing West.
I am concerned about the steps being taken with Cabinet colleagues to tackle the impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on future earnings. Coastal areas like my constituency experience lower life expectancy and higher preventable ill health due to higher levels of deprivation.
I recognise that different communities have distinct challenges, work is under way to break the link between young people's backgrounds and their future success, but I would be happy to discuss this further with my hon. Friend.
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Specific steps for coastal communities were not addressed
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Q2
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Wales has been working on breaking down barriers to opportunity, but progress has been hampered due to the UK Tory Government's control over many levers of change.
Will my right hon. Friend assure me that Cabinet colleagues in this Government will work closely with Welsh Government partners so that future earnings in Clwyd North reflect the potential of our children and young people?
I give my hon. Friend that assurance. We will work closely with devolved Governments to break down barriers, which is why the work on child poverty by the Secretary of State and I is crucial.
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Coastal areas like Worthing West experience lower life expectancy and higher preventable ill health due to socioeconomic deprivation.
What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to address the specific inequalities that coastal communities face?
My hon. Friend is a champion for her constituents, and work is under way to ensure that background does not determine success. I am happy to discuss this further with my hon. Friend.
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Specific steps were not detailed
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Young people with care experience are campaigning for their status to be classified as a protected characteristic.
Will the Minister meet me and young campaigners in Hazel Grove to discuss whether the Government plan to classify care and care experience as a protected characteristic?
We are looking carefully at what more we need to do for care-experienced young people, including through legislation. I will ensure that my colleague from the Department for Education is in touch with the hon. Lady.
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Meeting commitment was not direct
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Discussion about ensuring equal opportunities and pay regardless of socioeconomic background.
What discussions has she had with the Department for Communities to ensure that individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds have equal opportunities regarding pay?
I am happy to discuss this further. I have met my counterparts in Northern Ireland, recognising our shared challenges and wanting constructive work across devolved Governments.
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Details of discussions were not provided
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