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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Employment Support (Local Labour Market Conditions)

Monday 29 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Marco Longhi questioned the Minister about the impact of globalisation on employment in Dudley North and neighbouring constituencies.
  • The Minister responded by highlighting the local and regional design of jobcentres and the readiness of work coaches to provide tailored support for claimants.
  • The levelling-up agenda was mentioned as a priority for the Government, aimed at addressing regional disparities in employment support.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Marco Longhi Con Dudley North
Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

The MP refers to the long-term effects of globalisation in his constituency and raises concerns about job losses.

Question

One does not need to look much further than my own constituency of Dudley North—and those of my hon. Friends the Members for West Bromwich West, for Wolverhampton South West and, indeed, for Walsall North—to see the terrible effects over a couple of decades of globalisation. Will the Minister reassure me and the House, despite the challenges posed by this pandemic, of her commitment and her Department's commitment to the levelling-up agenda?

Answer from Mims Davies (Minister for Family, Apprenticeships, Skills and Housing)

Our network of jobcentres is local and regional by design, and I mentioned earlier the place-based approach. We are ensuring that work coaches are ready to provide individualised support for claimants. The levelling-up agenda is a priority for this Government, and we have been building this into our discussions and plans when meeting Mayors, such as Andy Street, to get Britain back into work.

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