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Jim McMahon
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(5 years, 11 months ago)
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Sarah Newton
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. If somebody has appealed their PIP decision, they can keep their car.
Jim McMahon (Oldham West and Royton) (Lab/Co-op)
Unemployment in my constituency now stands at 7.1%, which represents an increase of 1,200 on this time last year. What is the Department doing to support people into decent, well-paid and secure employment?
Alok Sharma
As the hon. Gentleman knows, we have record levels of employment across the country. There are more than 800,000 vacancies in the economy and help is available at jobcentres, with one-to-one personalised support.