Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baggy Shanker and Stephen Timms

Monday 27th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sir Stephen Timms]

We are fixing the very serious problems left behind by the previous Government. The number of people who are processing Access to Work applications has been increased by 118 since May last year, but the hon. Gentleman is right that delays are still a problem. That points clearly to the need for reform, which is what we are getting on with.

[Baggy Shanker (Derby South) (Lab/Co-op)]

3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that post-16 education provides the necessary skills to support the economy.