Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 21 October 2025Answered: 27 October 2025
Asked by
Emma Foody
Labour (Co-op) — Cramlington and Killingworth
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
Pat McFadden
People should not be denied the opportunity to work, which is why the Department has backed the economic inactivity trailblazer in the north-east with £10 million this year and a further £10 million next year. It is testing new ways to help people overcome barriers to work. We are determined to turn around the situation that we inherited from the Conservative party, and we are working closely with the excellent Mayor of the North East to bring these policies together.