Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alok Sharma and Mark Menzies

Monday 13th May 2019 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

My hon. Friend is of course right to point out that, despite any uncertainty around Brexit, the British economy is in good shape. We do have one of the highest employment rates in the EU, Britain is the No. 1 destination in Europe for foreign direct investment, and the IMF projects that our economy will grow faster than Germany’s this year. Unlike the Opposition, Conservative Members believe in supporting businesses and employers.

[Mark Menzies (Fylde) (Con)]

16. What steps the Government are taking to support ex-offenders into employment.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alok Sharma and Mark Menzies

Monday 11th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Alok Sharma]

As the hon. Gentleman knows, we have now put in place mechanisms so that Welsh speakers do benefit. I am happy to meet him and any other colleagues to discuss any issues that they may wish to raise.

[Mark Menzies (Fylde) (Con)]

9. What assessment the Government has made of trends in the level of employment since June 2010.