Written questions

Skilled Workers: West Midlands

Commons · Question 108205 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with local employers in the West Midlands on tackling skills shortages.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 9 Feb 2026

We recognise the important role that local employers have in addressing skills shortages, that is why Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are increasing the voice and influence that employers directly have in their local skills systems. The West Midlan...