§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the implications for the UK following the adoption by the European Commission of an action plan to remove obstacles to EU workers' mobility; and if he will make a statement. [37493]
§ Malcolm WicksThe Department is currently considering the Commission's Action Plan on Skills and Mobility and the implications for this Department.
The Action Plan contains a number of proposals which fall within the policy responsibility of other Government Departments, principally the Department for Education and Skills. We will work with those Departments to agree the UK's position.