Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Pat McFadden and Bradley Thomas

Monday 29th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Pat McFadden]

I appreciate that the DWP plays a role as a local employer, but it is important that we deliver our service as efficiently as possible on behalf of the taxpayer and that we get the maximum value for money for that. With regard to the hon. Member’s request, there has been an offer of a meeting with a Minister from the Department; I hope that he will take that up.

[Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (Con)]

2. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of job opportunities in rural areas.