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DWP's ministerial meetings, April to June 2023
Updated 19 October 2023
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Stride | 2023-04-04 | Halfords | Visit to discuss and record a video on Mid-life MOT |
| Mel Stride | 2023-04-20 | Silver Center | Visit to see and discuss the support the Japanese government offers to 60+ citizens |
| Mel Stride | 2023-04-21 | Mitsubishi | Visit to see and discuss working conditions of japanese workers in a factory |
| Mel Stride | 2023-04-22 | Law, Education, Marketing and Management Conference | International conference to discuss Law, Education, Marketing and Management |
| Mel Stride | 2023-04-26 | Office for Budget Responsibility | Meeting to discuss and understand in detail forecasting processes |
| Mel Stride | 2023-05-03 | Fair Shot Café | Visit to see and discuss disability employment |
| Mel Stride | 2023-05-17 | Mustard Tree Manchester | To discuss and learn about the support the charity offers to disavantaged and homeless people in gaining employment |
| Mel Stride | 2023-06-01 | Chris Hope, Associate Political Editor, The Telegraph | Recording for Chopper's Politics podcast with Chris Hope to discuss employment |
| Mel Stride | 2023-06-07 | Carers UK | Parliamentary drop-in session in support of Carer's Week |
| Mel Stride | 2023-06-08 | Enham Trust | Visit to see the apprenticeship programme run by the Enham Trust |
| Mel Stride | 2023-06-14 | International Labour Conference | Conference to discuss International Labour standards and key social and labour questions and employment programmes |
| Mel Stride | 2023-06-21 | Darnall Primary Care Centre | Meeting to discuss the Working Win programme |
| Mel Stride | 2023-06-21 | South Yorkshire Housing Association | Meeting to discuss the Working Win programme |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-04-26 | Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) | RIDI Awards Winners Showcase - attracting disabled talent |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-09 | Guide Dogs UK | Meeting to discuss the shortage of guide dogs and how the Government can help |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-09 | British Sign Language Advisory Board | Meeting to discuss how to implement the BSL act |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-17 | British Paralympics Association | Meeting to discuss working together towards the next Paralympic Games in 2024 |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-17 | Caudwell Children, Action Cerebral Palsy | Introductory meeting to discuss issues relating to disabled children and their families |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-17 | Carers UK | To meet a group of carers to discuss Carers Allowance and to hear their views and experiences |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-24 | Business Disability Forum, Scope, Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Mencap, Leonard Cheshire, Sense, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Mind, National Autistic Society | Disability Charities consortium CEO Meeting to discuss the Disability Action Plan and cost of living for disabled people |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-24 | Rethink Mental Illness | Meeting to discuss current safeguarding measures |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-05-25 | Countryside Disability Access Ambassador | Meeting to update on the progress for access to the countryside for disabled people |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-06-05 | Arts and Culture Disability Access Ambassador | Meeting to update on the progress for access to Arts and Culture for disabled people |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-06-07 | Business Leaders Group, Business Disability Forum, Leathwaite, GlaxoSmithKline, Coca Cola European Partners, Sodexo, Fearless Adventures, PurpleSpace, John Lewis Partnership, Ford of Britain, Channel 4, Kier Highways, Scope, Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler UK, Microsoft UK, Municipal & General Securities Company plc, AdviserPlus | Roundtable to discuss and update on universal support and the autism strategy |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-06-12 | Dan Rashel, Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Justice, Israel, Geneviève Darrieussecq, Minister for People with Disabilities, France, Sara Minkara, US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, USA, Carla Qualtrough, Minister for Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Canada, Minister Alessandra Locatelli, Ministry of Disabilities,Italy, Jürgen Dusel, Federal Commissioner on Matters Relating to Persons with Disabilities, Germany, Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social Services, Australia, Gry Haugsbakken, State Secretary, Ministry for Culture and Equality, Norway, International Disability Alliance, Down Syndrome Association. | 16th session of the Conference of State Parties for the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, discussions on Digital accessibility for persons with disabilities, the themes of the COSP and other critical issues related to persons with disabilities |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-06-26 | CUREUsher | Meeting to discuss the work of CUREUsher and how we can best support those with Usher Syndrome |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-06-26 | Sense | To discuss Sense report findings |
| Tom Pursglove | 2023-06-27 | Marie Curie | To discuss benefit support for those nearing the end of their life |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-04-19 | All Party Parliamentary Group on the Future of Work | Focused on people and place and access to good work across the country in this context |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-04-20 | Headforwards | Discussion regarding Digital Skills training and provision |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-04-25 | Regenerate | Meeting of the Future Business Ambassadors to discuss work being undertaken to solve big societal issues |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-15 | Hospitality Ulster | Meeting to discuss the hospitality sector in Tandragee, Northern Ireland |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-15 | Rapid Power Generation | Visit to discuss recruitment barriers in Northern Irleand |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-15 | Willowbrook Farms | Visit to discuss recruitment barriers in Newtownards, Northern Ireland |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-15 | Ards Community Network | Visit to discuss skills provision in Newtownards, Northern Ireland |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-23 | National Employer and Partnership Team (NEPT) Employer Event included Aldi, B&Q, Caterpillar, CGI UK Ltd., Costa Coffee, Junior Adventures Group, Kids Planet, Metro Bank | Event for new employer accounts to make them aware of how they can be supported and achieve government priorities |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-24 | Tempus Novo | Overview of Tempus Novo's recent expansion, change of focus towards helping companies meet ESG targets in their hiring |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-05-24 | All Party Parliamentary Group for the Wood Panel Industry and Forestry Minister | Roundtable to present the findings of the 4th Edition Expert Working Group Report |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-06-12 | Saga | To discuss Saga's insights on supporting over 50s to return to the labour market |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-06-14 | Private International Longevity Centre Roundtable | Sharing thoughts on the future of work |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-06-14 | London Tech Week | Panel Discussion: Governing Digital Skills: Bridging the gap Between Enterprise and Government. Discussing how industry and government can work together |
| Guy Opperman | 2023-06-14 | Good Shape | Introductory meeting to discuss Good Shape's work supporting organisations in the private corporate world and the public sector |
| Mims Davies | 2023-04-25 | The Purpose Coalition, The Adecco Group, Virgin Money, University of Southampton, Leonardo, University of Bolton, Sodexo, Rolls Royce, University of West London | Roundtable with members to discuss Social Mobility |
| Mims Davies | 2023-05-15 | Communities that Work | Meeting to discuss social housing support and employment |
| Mims Davies | 2023-05-18 | Inspire Suffolk | Visit to tour the site and discuss their Youth Employment Service |
| Mims Davies | 2023-05-23 | GetMyFirstJob | Meeting to discuss youth recruitment, the help Jobcentres can provide and Social Mobility |
| Mims Davies | 2023-05-23 | The University and Colleges Admissions Service. | Meeting to discuss youth employment and progression as well as cost of living and mental health support |
| Mims Davies | 2023-05-25 | University of Southampton | Roundtable to discuss menopause support |
| Mims Davies | 2023-05-30 | All Kids Nursery | Visit to tour the site and discuss the support for the Childcare Sector. |
| Mims Davies | 2023-06-02 | Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant, Network Rail. | Meeting to discuss employment support for those who have experienced domestic abuse |
| Mims Davies | 2023-06-26 | Trussell Trust, East Grinstead Food Bank | Visit to tour the site and discuss the issues being faced by them and similar services and the support we can provide |
| Laura Trott | 2023-04-14 | Money Saving Expert | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-02 | Royal Society of Arts | To discuss Collective Defined Contribution Schemes |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-02 | Lane Clark and Peacock | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-03 | Moorcroft Community Centre | Visit: Gender Pensions Gap |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-09 | Independent Age | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-16 | Willis Towers Watson | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-17 | Social Market Foundation | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-23 | Association of British Insurers | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-23 | Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-23 | Phoenix Group | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-23 | Aviva | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-05-25 | Waldergrave School | Visit: Gender Pensions Gap |
| Laura Trott | 2023-06-05 | Lane Clark and Peacock | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-06-06 | Legal and General | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-06-12 | Black Prince Trust | Visit to promote Pension Credit |
| Laura Trott | 2023-06-13 | Impact Investing Institute | Policy discussion |
| Laura Trott | 2023-06-13 | Martin Lewis Money Show | To promote Pension Credit |
| Laura Trott | 2023-06-21 | Pensions Trade Bodies Industries | Joint Roundtable and policy discussions with HMT |
| James Younger | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |