Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Western and Claire Young

Monday 27th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Western]

I am happy to acknowledge the findings of the Child Poverty Action Group, which I think has put forward the statistics that the hon. Gentleman sets out. I remind him and all Members of this House that this is not the only lever available to us and that all levers are under active consideration. I also remind him, as I have reminded other colleagues, of the steps that this Government have already taken, including the roll-out of free school meals to all families in receipt of universal credit, which alone will lift 100,000 children out of poverty.

[Claire Young (Thornbury and Yate) (LD)]

10. What steps he is taking to ensure that skills provision meets the needs of employers.