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Monday 18th December 2023

(10 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this point. Our focus is on tackling poverty and making sure that work supports everyone across the UK. I am delighted to be coming to Northern Ireland fairly soon, when I will pick up those discussions further.

Richard Graham Portrait Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)
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The great working city of Gloucester has a high employment rate, but we still have some people who could help to fill vacancies in both city and county. So the Gloucester opportunities fair on 23 February provides a great opportunity not just for all my constituents, including to get free advice on debt, volunteering and benefits, but perhaps for the new Employment Minister, whom I welcome to her place, to come to join us in celebrating the availability in Gloucester and the support for those working there.

Jo Churchill Portrait Jo Churchill
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If my diary allows, I would be delighted to join my hon. Friend.