Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 45372

Employment: Autism

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support autistic people into employment in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Neurodivergent people bring many positive benefits to workplaces but face particular barriers to employment, which is reflected in a poor overall employment rate.In Surrey Heath, the Jobcentres work closely with employers and providers to support customer...
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