Unemployment: Young People
Lords · Question HL193 · Tabled 22 Jul 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington
To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to reduce the number of 16-24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 31 Jul 2024
There are currently 900,000 young people who are not in education employment or training and this number has been steadily increasing.The Department understands the negative effects of unemployment can be particularly pronounced for young people and can h...