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Ann McKechin
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(11 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr Hoban
My hon. Friend is right to celebrate the achievements of Jaguar Land Rover. In national apprenticeship week, I commend him for his work to promote apprenticeships in his constituency. He is right, and he points the way towards how a private sector-led recovery can increase employment. That is why we have seen 107,000 additional jobs in the west midlands.
Ann McKechin (Glasgow North) (Lab)
T5. Local housing associations in my area are deeply concerned about their ability to provide services as a result of this year’s welfare changes. What assessment will the Secretary of State make of their credit ratings, both this year and next? Does he expect them to go down the way?
Mr Duncan Smith
The best thing for me to do is to ensure that I write to the hon. Lady properly and place the reply in the Library of the House.