Context
Refers to the economic challenges faced by communities in Wednesbury, Oldbury and Tipton following the covid-19 outbreak.
Question
As skilled workers may need redeployment or retraining due to this crisis, what work will my Department undertake alongside the west midlands Mayor Andy Street to ensure these communities are not left behind?
Answer from Mims Davies
My Department works closely with Mayors such as Andy Street on the devolution in skills deals. In the west midlands, we are also working with the combined authority on its local industrial strategy, skills advisory panel and innovation pilots. We engage with regional labour market issues to ensure all regions and communities benefit from recovery.
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