Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 21 April 2026Answered: 27 April 2026
Asked by
Rachel Blake
Labour (Co-op) — Cities of London and Westminster
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
Pat McFadden
My hon. Friend is right that we need everyone—not just central Government—to be involved. I would like local authorities, businesses—all of us—to see the youth opportunity challenge as a national endeavour worthy of all our support. I am happy to work with her local authority to try to make it as successful as possible.