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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. It was answered by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on Friday, 6 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase employment levels.

Answer

The Government has set a long-term ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate and is committed to reducing economic inactivity. To support this ambition, the Get Britain Working White Paper was published on 26 November. Backed by £240 million investment, the White Paper sets out fundamental reforms to employment support to help people get into and on in work.

The reforms included a new national jobs and career service, a youth guarantee and plans for joining up employment, health and skills support to meet the needs of local communities. Through this new approach everyone will have the opportunity to secure rewarding and fulfilling work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2947
Session
2024-26
Related items
Get Britain Working
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Employment
Link
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