Lee Dillon MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• Jobseeker's Allowance: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7269More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of changes in the number of 18-24 year olds claiming jobseeker’s allowance in Newbury constituency; and what steps she plans to take to

  Answer: Our plan to get Britain Working includes a new Youth Guarantee for all young people aged 18-21 to ensure that they can access quality training opportunities, an apprenticeship or employment support. This will sit alongside; a new public employment and car...

  Answered 16 Oct 2024

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• Driving Tests: InternetDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3624More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to stop automated systems from booking driving test slots for financial gain.

  Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards. To increase the number of available test slots, it is conducting tests outside of regular hours, inclu...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

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• Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3623More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help (a) reduce waiting times for driving tests and (b) ensure people can take their driving test locally.

  Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards. To increase the number of available test slots, it is conducting tests outside of regular hours, inclu...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

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