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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment: Pets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to undertake research into the potential impact of companion animal ownership on a) labour market participation, b) productivity and c) flexible working.

Answer

I refer my Hon. friend to the answer I gave on 13th April to PQ 122869.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129252
Session
2024-26
Related items
Employment: Pets
Monday, 13 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Employment Flexible working Pets Productivity
Link
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