Debates between David Evennett and Eddie Hughes during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between David Evennett and Eddie Hughes
Monday 4th September 2023

(7 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Evennett Portrait Sir David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con)
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18. What steps his Department is taking to improve social mobility among young people.

Eddie Hughes Portrait Eddie Hughes (Walsall North) (Con)
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20. What steps his Department is taking to improve social mobility among young people.

Mims Davies Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mims Davies)
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Every day, our work coaches help people of all ages and all backgrounds to overcome barriers, build their confidence and move into and progress in work. For young people, we have specialised support via the DWP youth offer. We have extended our Jobcentre support for people in work and on low incomes, helping them to increase their earnings, to move into better-paid, quality jobs and to improve their prospects through in-work progression. We are also providing additional work coach time and boosting the skills support, meaning that we are truly opening up opportunities for all.