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Debate between Alistair Carmichael and Priti Patel
Monday 14th March 2016
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Priti Patel
My hon. Friend is right, particularly about seasonal work and seasonal trends in local labour markets. Working with employers is crucial in ensuring that the Department for Work and Pensions and our jobcentres understand the flows and patterns in the local labour market. It is also crucial for us in the Department for Work and Pensions—we are doing this—to work with those individuals who find that seasonal work or changes in hours suit their individual needs and flexibility. Obviously, we work with Jobcentre Plus to ensure that we support people to fill those roles.
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)
11. Whether he has had discussions with the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign; and if he will make a statement.