Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kim Johnson and Jeff Smith

Monday 19th October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside) (Lab)]

What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of resuming (a) benefits sanctions and (b) welfare conditionality during increased levels of unemployment as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

[Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)]

What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of resuming (a) benefits sanctions and (b) welfare conditionality during increased levels of unemployment as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mims Davies) [V]]

Evidence suggests that active labour market policies can be even more effective during recessions. We will continue to encourage claimants to prepare and look for work where it is safe to do so. Claimants will not be subject to conditionality until they have agreed a new or updated claimant commitment. We firmly believe the best way to support claimants is through empowered work coaches who engage proactively with claimants to help them identify the options they need to build on their skills, increase their confidence and return to employment.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kim Johnson and Jeff Smith

Tuesday 16th June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)]

What recent discussions he has had with representatives from the hospitality sector on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on that sector.

[Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside) (Lab)]

What recent discussions he has had with representatives from the hospitality sector on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on that sector.