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The jobcentre team are providing a broad range of support, including partnering with Morrisons and the Co-op to fill local vacancies in my h

That is why we have WorkWell, the back to work plan, and the occupational health group, led by Dame Carol Black, looking into fit note refor

As the hon. Lady found, within our jobcentres we have highly skilled people helping people to find work.

The regional employment gap is significantly lower than in 2010.

We always take these matters very seriously and keep them under full review.

The team are working tirelessly with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority and other partners to deliver through job fa

I thank my hon. Friend—it is seemingly quite a large number on my birthday cards today. My hon.

There are the wages paid through the rise in the national living wage, my hon. Friend’s local jobcentre and the range of access to support.

May I make it clear that that was just scaremongering? The DWP has not changed its policy.

I assure the hon. Lady that we are keeping a close eye on the issue, but ultimately it is the customer’s responsibility to claim.