Progression out of Low-Paid Jobs 2022-02-07
2022-02-07
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Q1
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The MP questions steps being taken to support individuals moving from low-paid employment into better-paying roles.
What steps she is taking to support progression out of low pay jobs. People can use the Train and Progress scheme to access courses so that they can progress out of low-paid jobs, but what additional measures are in place?
People can use the Train and Progress scheme to access courses so that they can progress out of low-paid jobs. We are appointing progression champions throughout the country and, from April onwards, will open up access to work coach support to address skills barriers or wider barriers to progression among people who are already in work.
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Q2
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The MP raises the issue of universal credit conditionality rules hindering people from acquiring skills needed for high-demand jobs in sectors like offshore wind and nuclear power.
Will my right hon. Friend agree to a review of universal credit conditionality, as she and I have discussed and in accordance with the new clause that I have tabled to the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill?
I do not agree with him that we need to reshape student finance in such a way; that is not the purpose of universal credit, and only a limited number of people can undertake that training. I assure him that Train and Progress, which I mentioned, the lifetime skills guarantee and the opening up of access, as well as apprenticeships to get into a sector in the first place, are better ways to make sure that we help people to get on in work.
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Agreement for a review of universal credit conditionality rules
Reshaping Student Finance
Only Limited Number Can Undertake Training
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Q3
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The MP references the Ruby McGregor-Smith review commissioned by the Government highlighting issues with progression out of low pay, and criticises kickstart for failing to deliver.
Will the Secretary of State announce today when she will at last publish the Government's response to the Ruby McGregor-Smith review of low pay? Will she say how the Government propose to make progress on two key issues that the review identified: public transport and childcare?
The review is important. I will be candid and say that I am the person who has held it up, because I want to make sure we have got all the questions answered as best we can. Meanwhile, we continue to work across Government on some of the hurdles that people are trying to get over, such as childcare and similar issues. I hope that the response will be published shortly.
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Announcement of publication date for the Government's response and plans addressing public transport and childcare.
I Am The Person Who Has Held It Up
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