Economic Inactivity: Working-age People

Part of Work and Pensions – in the House of Commons at on 6 March 2023.

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Photo of Mel Stride Mel Stride The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

I very much welcome the hon. Lady’s question—I certainly enjoyed my time working with her on the Treasury Committee, where she raised these matters with great passion. She is absolutely right that flexible working is the way forward, and not just for the over-50s but often for those who have disabilities. This is a big opportunity that we need to seize.