Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Rob Wilson (Conservative). It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2009 on behalf of the South East Regional Grand Committee.

Unemployment

Question: To ask the Minister for the South East, what discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on measures to reduce levels of unemployment in (a) the South East region, (b) Berkshire and (c) Reading East constituency.

Answer: My colleagues in the Council of Regional Ministers regularly discuss the recession and levels of unemployment. The recession has had an impact on the south-east’s generally high employment rates but the region is benefiting from a range of Government support to maintain employment. In addition, strong partnership working is delivering programmes that support people to remain in employment and find new work.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: SERGC c15; 291326
Session: 2008-09
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons Grand Committees
Related items: Unemployment
Monday, 14 September 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons; Unemployment
Monday, 14 September 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects: Reading (Berkshire) Unemployment Berkshire South East
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