We note that the In-Work Commissioner’s report on Supporting People out of Low Pay found that most Jobcentre Plus support is tailored to help people get into work: there is less support and training available for those who are already there. We support its recommendation that Jobcentres should provide a credible in-work offer for all working benefit claimants and with local groups such as employers and skills providers. As skills and lifelong learning are devolved responsibilities, for this t...

We note that the In-Work Commissioner’s report on Supporting People out of Low Pay found that most Jobcentre Plus support is tailored to help people get into work: there is less support and training available for those who are already there. We support its recommendation that Jobcentres should provide a credible in-work offer for all working benefit claimants and with local groups such as employers and skills providers. As skills and lifelong learning are devolved responsibilities, for this to be successful in Wales, the UK Government must work closely with the Welsh Government. Type: conclusion | Number: 26 | Paragraph: 137 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The UK Government is committed to helping workers progress into higher pay. It will respond to Baroness McGregor-Smith’s recommendations shortly. In the latest Spending Review in October 2021, the UK Government announced that £99m would be allocated to provide around 2.1m low—paid benefit claimants