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Written question asked by Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 September 2022. It was answered by Jane Hunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Small Businesses: Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department is taking steps to help small businesses find kitchen staff.

Answer

We are in regular dialogue with the sector and are aware of the recruitment challenges facing businesses. The Hospitality Council is actively looking at this issue and the Government's Hospitality Strategy covers the sector's skills needs.

To help address labour shortages, the Department for Work and Pensions are currently using work coaches to help find local talent and Plans for Jobs programmes, as well as Sector-based Work Academy Programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40887
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Catering Staff Small businesses Vacancies
Link
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