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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

"An incredibly sad part of the covid-19 pandemic was the increase in domestic abuse. I still meet my local police force, but during the pandemic when I met it and discussed the issues that it was dealing with, domestic abuse was always high up the list. Will my hon. Friend …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Jun 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps she is taking to help people back into work through the provision of jobcentre services. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Jun 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"It is really important that young people who are looking for that first break into employment do not pay the heaviest price from the pandemic. That is why the youth hubs, including the one in Burnley, are so welcome. I thank all the local jobcentre staff for the work they …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Jun 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" Last week was Armed Forces Week. One of the great things about a career in the armed forces is the skills and qualifications that our men and women receive. What work is the Department doing with the Ministry of Defence to support our personnel as they transition back into …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the jobcentre estate is adequately equipped to support an increased number of jobseekers. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"May I start by thanking all the staff at Burnley jobcentre, who are doing an amazing job in supporting people day and night?

As a result of the pandemic, unemployment is increasing in Burnley, impacting on those who find themselves out of work for the first time as well as …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps her Department is taking to ensure that people who cannot work at home are able to work safely at their place of work during the covid-19 outbreak. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thank you, Mr Speaker. It is clear from the Government’s publication today that many employers that closed initially, out of an abundance of caution, can actually stay open provided they can do so safely. I welcome the covid-secure guidance that is going to be published. Could the Minister set out …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 May 2020
Covid-19: DWP Update

"It is clear that confusion remains about who can and cannot go to work. I receive questions every day about whether any given company is essential and, if it is not, whether it should be closed. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to make the current guidance and …..."
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Written Question
Long Term Unemployed People
Thursday 12th March 2020

Asked by: Antony Higginbotham (Conservative - Burnley)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans she has in place to help the long-term unemployed back into the workplace.

Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)

This Government is committed to providing targeted support for people, regardless of the length of time they have been unemployed, so that everyone, no matter what their start in life, is given the very best chance of getting into work.

In both Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit, the Work and Health Programme uses the expertise of private, public and voluntary and community sector providers to deliver sustained employment for disabled people, certain priority groups and the long term unemployed (more than 2 years).

For claimants of Jobseeker’s Allowance, Additional Employability Support provides additional time for claimants who are long term unemployed – 18 months or longer – with their Work Coach to tackle barriers to work: it also includes targeted group sessions; case conferencing with a work psychologist; mock interviews and job application support; and a rigorous skills assessment.