Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 108205
Skilled Workers: West Midlands
Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Question
Wendy Morton
Conservative — Aldridge-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 WesternWe 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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