Josh Newbury MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Department for Work and Pensions: Electric VehiclesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of vehicles rented by her Department are electric vehicles.
Answer: In March 2025, out of a total of 1023 vehicles hired, 68 were hybrid electric vehicles, 1 was a purely electric vehicle. A percentage of 6.7% of the vehicles hired were either electric or electric-capable, with only one being fully electric. DWP is commit...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordJobcentresDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to make Jobcentres more effective at helping unemployed people into (a) work and (b) training.
Answer: Government has set an ambition to get to an 80% employment rate, alongside raising living standards and tackling insecurity at work. The Government plans to tackle economic inactivity, support people into good work and help them to progress.Proposed refor...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
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