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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Rachel Hopkins (Labour). It was answered by Mel Stride (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Labour Market Inactivity

Question

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of its policies on reducing the level of inactivity in the labour market.

Answer

We are doing a great deal to bear down on economic inactivity. As of August this year, the figures show that over half the increase in economic activity that occurred during the pandemic has since unwound. That is more than 300,000 people into work.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
906157 
737 cc14-5 
Session
2022-23
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Labour market
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk