Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alison McGovern and Jo Platt

Monday 1st September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Alison McGovern]

I agree with my hon. Friend, and congratulate him on his youth day and the work he is doing on this kind of early intervention. The data clearly show that if people get qualifications, some work experience, and support for their health and support with other factors in life, that is very protective against being without work, education or training. We have to give a second chance to those who need one, and take steps to prevent people from being in that situation in the first place.

[Jo Platt (Leigh and Atherton) (Lab/Co-op)]

17. What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Leigh and Atherton constituency.