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St Helena: Employment

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 44933

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help increase employment opportunities in St Helena.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The St Helena Government is responsible for its employment portfolio. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office works in partnership with the St Helena Government to increase employment opportunities, including through programmes which invest in infrastructure and help build technical expertise.

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