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Philip Hollobone Excerpts
Tuesday 12th February 2019

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. We made that change, and it was of great benefit. We should be proud of the increase in employment that has taken place. According to the Resolution Foundation, the biggest gainers principally have been women, ethnic minorities, single parents and disabled people. That is something we should be proud of.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend confirm that with the creation of 3 million brand-new jobs since 2010, more people in our country are in secure employment than ever before in our nation’s history?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. In fact, the number is 3.25 million more jobs since 2010, and 80% of those have been full-time. The number of zero-hours contracts has actually fallen.