Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 14 May 2026Answered: 21 May 2026
Asked by
Wera Hobhouse
Liberal Democrat — Bath
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
Kate Dearden
Boosting opportunity and tackling youth unemployment in every area remains a priority, and helping young people into work is crucial for that. We know that some people value that flexibility, which is why I will be considering that as part of the regulations.