Encouraging Job Growth in Cornwall

I was delighted to visit Volunteer Cornwall  in Truro. It was a pleasure to hear about the varied projects local volunteers were involved in, and the positive effect these projects had in my constituency, and across Cornwall. I was forcibly reminded of the beneficial effect volunteering has, not just on the people and places who are helped, but on the individuals who participate, and the communities that are drawn together by becoming involved.  

I was pleased to be able to discuss the Coalition Government’s Work Programme with staff at the centre. The programme is the Government’s key initiative to help people into work, and recognises the crucial role the voluntary sector can play in this process.

In December 2010 the number of unemployed job seekers claimants in Truro and Falmouth constituency was 1,377. This is 193 lower than in December 2009.