Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support people claiming (a) Jobseekers Allowance, (b) Employment and Support Allowance and (c) Universal Credit to find employment.

This Government is committed to achieving an 80% employment rate by implementing a locally led system of work, skills and health support for all who are economically inactive by bringing together existing locally delivered employment support into a single, coherent offer that is part of local growth plans.

Backed by £240m funding, the Get Britain Working White Paper focuses on building a thriving labour market, reducing economic inactivity, and increasing the number of people in work. Key proposals include:

• Creating a new jobs and careers service by merging Jobcentre Plus with the National Careers Service in England to support more people into work and help them progress in their careers.
• Introducing a Youth Guarantee for all 18-21 year olds in England, ensuring they have access to education, training, or help to find work.
• Developing local Get Britain Working plans to tackle economic inactivity at a local level, led by Mayors and local areas.
• Launching the Keep Britain Working review, an independent review into the role of UK employers in reducing health-related inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
• Reforming health and disability benefits to support people who can work to remain in or start employment.