Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“What steps he is taking to support the creation of well-paid jobs.”
Tabled: 5 March 2026Answered: 12 March 2026
Asked by
Lloyd Hatton
Labour — South Dorset
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Peter Kyle)
The industrial strategy focuses on business investment and creating high-quality jobs. We back our strengths and are unblocking barriers, including through £1.2 billion of skills investment by 2028-29. This Labour Government are investing in skills, in jobs, and in creating wealth and opportunity across the United Kingdom.