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Seaborne Freight
Monday 11th February 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, we have now put in place mechanisms so that Welsh speakers do benefit. I am happy to meet him and any other colleagues to discuss any issues that they may wish to raise.

Mark Menzies Portrait Mark Menzies (Fylde) (Con)
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9. What assessment the Government has made of trends in the level of employment since June 2010.

Amber Rudd Portrait The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Amber Rudd)
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I am pleased to say that, because of the changes made by this Government, we have record levels of employment—up 3.4 million since 2010—and the female unemployment rate is currently at a record low.

Mark Menzies Portrait Mark Menzies
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Recent figures show that unemployment in my constituency continues to fall. What plans does the Secretary of State have to reduce it further by working with businesses and further education colleges to ensure that young people have the skills needed for today’s workplace?

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