Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress his Department has made on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8 to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

The UK has made strong progress in recent years on key priorities within Goal 8, including delivering record low unemployment levels, championing small businesses, reforming the financial services sector, and enhancing the role of women in work.

A number of challenges remain, including raising the UK’s productivity, tackling climate change, and ensuring Good Work for all.

The forthcoming Voluntary National Review will set out in greater detail the UK’s progress against all of the Sustainable Development Goals.