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Debate between Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh and Justin Tomlinson(8 years, 4 months ago)
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Disabled People (Justin Tomlinson)
I fully agree that being in work has many benefits beyond the immediate economic security that it brings. It gives us a sense of value and can greatly benefit our mental and physical wellbeing, which is why this Government are championing the transformative role of work. With more people in work than ever before, we are making sure that the whole of society benefits from our growing economy.
Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Ochil and South Perthshire) (SNP)
T7. With an 87% budget cut by the UK Government in the first year of employability services in Scotland, will the Secretary of State tell us precisely what his Government are doing to support people back into work in Scotland? Perhaps he can take this opportunity to congratulate the Scottish Government on the £20 million of extra support that they have been giving to help people back into work when this Government have been letting down the people of Scotland.