At its meeting on 24th January 2017, the Sustainable Development Select Committee considered an officer report on progress towards implementing the Work and Skills Strategy 2016-2018. The Committee resolved to advise Mayor and Cabinet of their views. Mayor and Cabinet was advised of the views of Sustainable Development Select Committee on 8th February 2017 and a response was requested from the Executive Director for Resources and Regeneration to the issues raised. This paper sets out the response.