Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

“What steps he is taking to ensure that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions receive adequate support to enter and remain in work in Forest of Dean constituency.”

Tabled: 15 September 2026Answered: 12 October 2026

Asked by

Matt Bishop

Labour — Forest of Dean

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

Mr Lammy

My hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that I met the French Foreign Minister in London just last week, when we discussed these issues and agreed to co-ordinate better, and that the Home Secretary is working closely with the new French Interior Minister.