Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of job centres on economic growth.

Tabled: 11 March 2025Answered: 17 March 2025

Asked by

Andrew Lewin

LabourWelwyn Hatfield

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)

Supporting everyone to find good, meaningful work and helping them to progress is vital for economic growth. That includes disabled people who want to work and contribute, but who are let down by the current system. Jobcentres have a key role to play in that, and through creating a new jobs and careers service, we will help more people get into work and get on at work, supporting our ambition for an 80% employment rate.