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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Oct 2022
Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Bill

"I disagree with new clause 2 and new clause 1. I welcome very much the legislation. One of the objectionable features of the original proposal was hypothecation, because I do not think it is possible to identify a single tax that just happens to meet the costs of a particular …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Sep 2021
Pensions Update

"Will the Secretary of State promise to publish, at the point when she makes her final determination of the proposed increase, a three-year smoothed average or some other suitable computation so that we can see that the spirit of the promise has been kept, even if the letter could not …..."
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Written Question
Employment: Training
Thursday 17th June 2021

Asked by: Lord Redwood (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to train more people to fill shortages in (a) HGV driving, (b) farming, (c) construction and (d) other areas with labour shortages.

Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)

The Department is continuing to work with the Department for Education, Devolved Authorities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as other Government Departments to fill vacancies in construction, logistics, farming and other sectors, offering training for those who need it, and securing jobs directly for those ready to move into roles.

DWP’s Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) helps employers to fill job vacancies in sectors with a high demand for workers. In the haulage sector we have been running SWAPs in partnership with employers and trade associations, including the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Eddie Stobart Logistics, to deliver tailored training to our customers so that they can obtain their HGV licence and the skills they need to enter the logistics sector as a HGV driver.

In agriculture we have worked with DEFRA and key Trade Associations, including the National Farmers Union, to develop a regional recruitment strategy that utilises DWP’s Jobcentre Plus network, fosters strong local links between employers and Work Coaches, and gives jobseekers the skills and knowledge they need to enter the sector.

In construction, DWP support the Construction Skills Delivery Group to improve and promote the existing range of training offers which include new occupational traineeships, T Levels, flexible apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, and free L3 qualifications for adults who do not already have A levels or equivalent.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Mar 2021
Income Tax (Charge)

"I have declared my interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.

I welcome the extension of help to individuals and companies. All the time people cannot go to work or businesses cannot trade and all the time that there are pandemic regulations and social distancing that impede people going …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Jul 2019
Department for Work and Pensions

"Will the Minister also confirm that it is now always worthwhile to go to work and that people are better off in work, contrary to what we have just heard?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2019
Inequality and Social Mobility

"Will the hon. Lady give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2019
Inequality and Social Mobility

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2019
Inequality and Social Mobility

"Will the Secretary of State confirm that there was a very sharp fall in real incomes at the end of Labour’s period in office, and the good news is that we are now above that old level and rising? Rising real incomes is the way to get people out of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Jan 2019
Universal Credit

"I welcome the emphasis on helping people into work, and the idea that the implementation of the policy should be compassionate. With that in mind, may I ask whether there will be changes in the timing of benefit so that those who are most in need of it receive it …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 17 Oct 2018
Universal Credit

"Will the Secretary of State give way?..."
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