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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank everyone who works in our jobcentres. Our Secretary of State has committed to doubling the number of work coaches. We put an individual focus on our claimants, and we will…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disabled PeopleThe Government are committed to supporting disabled people through the covid-19 outbreak and beyond. We continue to monitor its impact on disabled people and those with a health…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disabled PeopleI thank the hon. Lady for raising this point. We need to recognise that some people with disabilities face particular difficulty when it comes to social distancing and are…17 Jun 2020HANSARDDisabled People: Benefit SystemI thank the hon. Lady for raising an important issue. The Department for Work and Pensions looks to identify and learn lessons swiftly. The Minister for Disabled People, Health…17 Jun 2020HANSARDDisabled People: Benefit SystemWe remain committed to ensuring that the benefit system is effective and positive in supporting disabled people. That includes several measures, such as suspending face-to-face…17 Jun 2020HANSARDWorkplace SafetyAs the Prime Minister announced yesterday, those who can return to work safely should do so, and I do encourage all employers and employees to use the safety at work guides due to…11 May 2020HANSARDEconomic RecoveryThe Department for Work and Pensions is leading a joined-up approach across and beyond Government to address the unprecedented impacts of the covid-19 outbreak. This includes…11 May 2020HANSARDEconomic RecoveryI thank my hon. Friend for that question. My Department works closely with Mayors such as Andy Street on the devolution in skills deals. In the west midlands, we are also working…11 May 2020HANSARDEconomic RecoveryI thank the hon. Lady and welcome her to her place. I am very interested to hear her policy priorities, ideas, thoughts and views, and I am keen to meet to discuss what the…11 May 2020HANSARDEmployment SupportI thank my hon. Friend for that question. We have temporarily relaxed the minimum income floor to allow self-employed claimants to access UC at a more generous rate. Meanwhile,…11 May 2020HANSARDEmployment SupportThank you, Mr Speaker. We have launched two key new websites, “Job help” and “Employer help”, to provide additional information tools and links to the DWP’s “Find a job” website,…11 May 2020HANSARDWorkplace SafetyThe Health and Safety Executive is involved in safer workplaces and, across Government, this work is being led by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The…11 May 2020HANSARDWorkplace SafetyI thank my hon. Friend for that. It is vital that we work with trade bodies, which play a vital role in supporting businesses and ensuring the right messages reach employers…11 May 2020HANSARDWorkplace SafetyAs I said previously, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is leading the way on safer workplaces. There are lots of opportunities to build relationships…11 May 2020HANSARDWomen Living in PovertyI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. Under this Government, ensuring opportunities for women’s progression is an absolute priority for me, the Secretary of State and the…11 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy Department is looking at everything to support people to stay in work. Our welfare system treats people as individuals and all genders equally. However, the upcoming…11 Mar 2020HANSARDOffice for Disability IssuesThe Office for Disability Issues transferred to the Cabinet Office from the Department for Work and Pensions in November 2019. It joined the race disparity unit and the Government…11 Mar 2020HANSARDOffice for Disability IssuesI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue and highlighting that it is part of the Cabinet Office’s Equalities Hub. In the meantime, the Department for Work and Pensions is…11 Mar 2020HANSARDWomen Living in PovertyWork offers the best opportunity to move out of poverty, irrespective of gender. We are proud that the female employment rate under this Government is at a record high of 72.4%,…11 Mar 2020HANSARDWomen Living in PovertyI thank the hon. Lady for raising this issue. Wales and opportunities for women is an issue close to my heart—she will know that. I had my best opportunities working in Wales, and…11 Mar 2020