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“Get Britain Working” White Paper: Employers

Monday 16 December 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Chris Murray asked about the impact of the "Get Britain Working" White Paper on employers and businesses in his constituency.
  • Chris Murray inquired about government actions to ensure the workforce has the skills businesses need, particularly in Edinburgh.
  • Jim Allister questioned the government about supporting small-scale employers affected by new EU regulations and the reintegration of Northern Ireland into the internal market.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Murray Lab Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Employment Business & Trade
Context

Businesses in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh are facing a shortage of skilled workers despite having the raw materials to thrive.

Question

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the “Get Britain Working” White Paper on employers and businesses. Some businesses in my constituency are crying out for workers with the skills they need, especially in growth industries key to the economy's future. What are the Government doing to ensure that the workforce has the skills businesses require?

Answer from Alison McGovern

Our “Get Britain Working” White Paper will revolutionise employment support, including a new jobs and career service designed around employers' needs. We are also launching an independent review of employers' role in promoting healthy and inclusive workforces to better engage with jobcentres.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures to match skilled workers with employer needs were not detailed, only a commitment to revamp employment support was provided.

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Q2 Chris Murray Lab Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Employment Business & Trade
Context

Businesses in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh require skilled workers to thrive, but there is a shortage of such employees.

Question

What are the Government doing to ensure that the workforce has the skills businesses need, especially since Edinburgh offers so many opportunities to young people?

Answer from Alison McGovern

My hon. Friend describes exactly why we need a local tailored service, so that all employers can properly engage with jobcentres and work together to find the skilled members of staff they need.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures or timeline for implementing services were not provided, only a general commitment was stated.

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Q3 Jim Allister TUV North Antrim
Northern Ireland Brexit Local Government
Context

Small-scale employers in North Antrim are facing difficulties due to new EU regulations that have affected their supply chains, leading many suppliers from Great Britain to stop selling to Northern Ireland.

Question

Will the Minister spare a thought for small-scale employers in my constituency and throughout Northern Ireland who since Friday have seen their supply chain clobbered by new EU regulations? Will this Government ever take steps to reintegrate Northern Ireland into the internal market?

Answer from Alison McGovern

I am not entirely sure that the issues raised are within my responsibilities. DWP colleagues in Northern Ireland work closely with business, and I am sure they will continue to do so whatever the economic circumstances.

Not addressed: The specific steps for affected businesses and reintegration of Northern Ireland were not addressed, only a vague commitment was given.

How: Issues Raised Are Within My Responsibilities

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