Question follow-through · 35168

Employment: Reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department's White Paper entitled Get Britain Working, published in November 2024, when she plans to publish details of the planned public consultation; and what the timeline will

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
3 Mar 2025
Target answer date
5 Mar 2025
Answer
11 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department's White Paper entitled Get Britain Working, published in November 2024, when she plans to publish details of the planned public consultation; and what the timeline will

  2. 5 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The Get Britain Working White Paper outlines the government's commitment to engage with stakeholders on the detailed policy development and implementation of reforms.We are engaging with disabled people, and others with relevant expertise and experience, ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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