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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Job Vacancies: Watford

Monday 23 January 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Dean Russell asked about progress in filling job vacancies in Watford.
  • The minister noted that claimants are expected to take reasonable steps to find and advance in work, including attending jobs fairs and interviews.
  • The minister offered to visit Watford to thank the jobcentre team.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Dean Russell
Employment
Context

The MP notes the issue of job market vacancies in his constituency, Watford. He highlights the efforts made by local organisations and job fairs to address this.

Question

What progress has been made on filling vacancies in the job market in my Watford constituency? I co-hosted a jobs fair last year with over 30 employers present, including KFC, HMCTS, Smyths Toys, Warner Bros., Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and West Herts College. However, there was a common issue of low interview attendance by applicants.

Answer from Guy Opperman

Yes, claimants are expected to take reasonable steps to move into and progress in work, including attending jobs fairs and interviews with employers.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The assurance about activities under way to ensure interview attendance was not provided specifically.

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Q2 Dean Russell
Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

The MP notes the issue of job market vacancies in his constituency, Watford. He highlights the efforts made by local organisations and job fairs to address this.

Question

What progress has been made on filling vacancies in the job market in my Watford constituency? I co-hosted a jobs fair last year with over 30 employers present, including KFC, HMCTS, Smyths Toys, Warner Bros., Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and West Herts College. However, there was a common issue of low interview attendance by applicants.

Answer from Guy Opperman

What an offer—I would be delighted to visit Watford and to thank the excellent team who work at the Watford jobcentre.

Not addressed: The invitation to visit Watford was not addressed in terms of concrete actions or commitments related to interview attendance.

How: Changing Subject

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