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Commons · Question 42453 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 8 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to improve employment capacity in local job centres.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 8 Apr 2025

We have interpreted your question to refer to the functionality of Jobcentre Plus and the role they play in increasing employment. The Government has set a long-term ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, building on our plan for growth. The Get Brit...