Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if his Department will consider leading a workforce strategy for the advice sector to support the aims of the Get Britain Working white paper.

Work coaches refer to the National Careers Service (in England) for high-quality, careers information, advice and guidance which is essential to help people make informed decisions about their futures. For the future Jobs and Careers Service, we will ensure advisers have a robust understanding of job roles, pathways and skills required, so support is tailored to individual needs, including for those seeking careers in the advice sector.

The Get Britain Working White Paper outlined plans for the biggest reforms to employment support in a generation, bringing together skills and health to get more people both into work and to get on in work.

We remain focussed on delivering our Get Britain Working strategy by supporting people into good quality work, enhancing earnings, and developing a skilled workforce for key sectors.