Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 108205

Skilled Workers: West Midlands

Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026

Question

Wendy Morton

ConservativeAldridge-Brownhills

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with local employers in the West Midlands on tackling skills shortages.

Answer

Andrew Western
We recognise the important role that local employers have in addressing skills shortages, that is why Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are increasing the voice and influence that employers directly have in their local skills systems. The West Midlan...

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