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Youth Guarantee: Scotland

Commons · Question 47980 · Tabled 24 Apr 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Kirsteen Sullivan

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Youth Guarantee will be delivered in Scotland (a) directly by DWP, (b) in partnership with devolved bodies including councils and (c) directly by devolved bodies.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 29 Apr 2025

Skills and education policy are devolved in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, whereas employment policy is not devolved, except for in the Northern Ireland Assembly. DWP in Scotland provides extensive support to young people. This includes flexible pr...