Oral QuestionDepartment for International Trade

“What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the preparedness of UK ports of entry to facilitate international trade after the transition period.”

Tabled: 2 March 2020Answered: 5 March 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Trade

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)

Helping parents to have fulfilling and sustainable work helps our economy and prevents child poverty. As we have mentioned several times, the “Get Britain Working” White Paper will rewrite employment policy and set our ambition for an 80% employment rate, but we will not get there without parents.