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Points of Order
Thursday 6th July 2017

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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Liverpool has the third-highest concentration of jobcentres for larger cities, but I know that my hon. Friend the Minister for Employment will be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss this further.

Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies (Eastleigh) (Con)
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There has been a 70% reduction in the number of jobseekers and unemployed people in my constituency since 2010. One of the best ways to reach vulnerable claimants who have not managed to get into work is outreach based at local colleges, where educational support could be tailored at the same time. Can the Secretary of State confirm that innovation is at the heart of these changes?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend makes an important point. Jobcentres are certainly very open to partnership working. She highlights an area where more progress is needed, and indeed where we might be able to help.

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