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Debate between Alan Mak and Justin Tomlinson(8 years, 10 months ago)
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Justin Tomlinson
We are doing ongoing work with disability groups and user groups following the Paul Gray review, which flagged this as an area, and we are determined to get a clear and consistent policy as we analyse those consultation responses. The length of time for an assessment has fallen by three quarters since June 2014. It is now down to five weeks for an assessment, and 11 weeks median end to end. That has been a settled position for quite some time now.
Mr Alan Mak (Havant) (Con)
T5. Jobs fairs are an effective way for local employers to promote their apprenticeships, which are a key element of this Government’s long-term economic plan. Will the Minister join me in congratulating local Havant businesses Fasset, Barratt Homes and Lockheed Martin on supporting my jobs fair later this month?
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Alan Mak and Justin Tomlinson(8 years, 11 months ago)
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Justin Tomlinson
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, and I know he has been tenacious in working in this area, particularly on behalf of a number of his residents. There is discretion in the system applied to repayment rates, but the claimant must prove that there is genuine hardship and talk to the debt management team. There is an appeals process, but I will look further into it further.
Mr Alan Mak (Havant) (Con)
14. What progress he has made in reducing the rate of youth unemployment.