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HANSARDCovid-19: Disabled PeopleI know that the hon. Lady is very passionate about making sure that anybody with barriers, anybody impacted on by this pandemic, is absolutely supported, and that is something…24 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Female EmploymentThe latest Office for National Statistics official statistics show the female employment rate at 71.8% at the end of January 2021. The Government recognise that times are hard for…24 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Disabled PeopleThe Government are committed to supporting disabled people affected by the covid-19 outbreak. As part of Access to Work, we have introduced a more blended offer to help disabled…24 Mar 2021HANSARDExpanding DWP ServicesAs part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support claimants back into work, DWP is moving at pace this spring and summer to introduce new jobcentres, as a direct response…23 Mar 2021HANSARD Health and Safety Regulations: CranesI thank the hon. Lady for raising the existence of the former tower crane register. The tower crane register was a short-lived statutory scheme requiring duty holders to send the…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Health and Safety Regulations: CranesThis Government have taken steps—particularly in relation to covid—to ensure that the HSE has been able to secure the extra funding that it has needed. For example, it has been…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Health and Safety Regulations: CranesI thank the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for securing this debate on such an important issue. Before I respond, I must pause to pay tribute to her…22 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThis Government are committed to providing support to help young people move into work and avoid the scarring effects of long-term unemployment as we recover from the pandemic.…08 Mar 2021HANSARDKickstart: Departmental DiscussionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Northern Ireland received Barnett consequentials to support the job start scheme, and our officials have been talking. The money is not…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateAs part of our estates expansion and renewal programme, the DWP by summer will have rapidly increased the number of Jobcentre Plus sites, placing them in new locations where they…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateWe are supporting people of all ages back into work in Aylesbury and beyond. The DWP has a network of 50-plus champions throughout our JCPs. These champions work with work coaches…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateOur JCPs are engaged with local recovery plans, including in rural areas. They are essential to help people of all ages into work and help all communities to thrive. In North…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateMy hon. Friend will now be aware that we have signed a lease on a new jobcentre in Stockton’s Dunedin House. I am pleased to report that work is now under way on opening to…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateDWP work coaches can refer claimants interested in moving into self-employment to our new enterprise allowance programme, and to other sources of local business advice and support…08 Mar 2021HANSARDJobcentre EstateAlongside our plan for jobs, Burnley JCP recently held a virtual careers event for jobseekers, which I know my hon. Friend was brilliantly a part of. In Cumbria and Lancashire we…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEmployment RatesThe latest official statistics from the Office for National Statistics show the UK employment rate is at 75%. The package of support put in place by this Government, including the…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEmployment RatesI can absolutely assure the hon. Gentleman that we work with the local recovery plans and that we have a plan for jobs in Cambridge and beyond, so there is positive news in his…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEmployment RatesI know the hon. Lady is committed to opportunities for young people, as am I, and our plan for jobs has multiple interventions: the £2 billion kickstart scheme, job finding…08 Mar 2021HANSARDKickstart: Departmental DiscussionsThe Northern Ireland Executive will be running the job start scheme to support young people to progress. Similar to the kickstart scheme available in England, Scotland and Wales,…08 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI echo my hon. Friend’s words and those of other Members who have praised the very hard work of all our DWP staff, especially of course in Bolton and Leigh. They include an…08 Mar 2021