Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Amanda Solloway and Stephen Crabb

Tuesday 6th July 2021 Commons Chamber

[Amanda Solloway]

The hon. Member makes a really important point. He will know that I have every sympathy with GKN; he will also know that we have been having ongoing conversations recently. However, it is really a difficult situation. The Department for Work and Pensions and Jobcentre Plus work coaches will provide bespoke advice and guidance. In addition, the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull local enterprise partnership have several programmes that can support GKN employees to reskill for a new job or help them to start their own business.

[Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to support the marine renewables sector.