Written questions

Unemployment

Commons · Question 114127 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 2 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help tackle (a) unemployment rates and (b) job displacement.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 2 Mar 2026

Economic growth is this Government’s first mission; we are committed to creating good jobs, helping more people into work and raising living standards. DWP is tackling unemployment by reshaping our employment support offer to break down barriers related t...