Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

What steps her Department is taking to support people newly recognised as refugees into work.

Tabled: 10 December 2024Answered: 16 December 2024

Asked by

Tim Farron

Liberal DemocratWestmorland and Lonsdale

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)

Once people are granted refugee status, they have immediate access to DWP employment support and services. Work coaches work with refugee customers to understand their individual employment needs and provide tailored support, as appropriate, including with CV writing, interview preparedness and help securing work experience. Those who require more intensive support can be referred to DWP employment programmes or other contracted provision.