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Employment Schemes: Skilled Workers

Commons · Question 126936 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that jobseekers with professional experience are supported to secure employment reflecting their skills and experience.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 22 Apr 2026

This Government is committed to delivering an employment support system that is personalised to individual needs. All jobseekers are entitled to tailored and flexible support through Jobcentre Plus. Work Coaches offer personalised advice to help individua...