Written questions

Unemployment: Young Carers

Commons · Question 53501 · Tabled 20 May 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 28 May 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support young people not able to work due to primary caring responsibilities.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 28 May 2025

As announced in the “Get Britain Working” White Paper, we are launching a new Youth Guarantee for all young people aged 18-21 in England to ensure that they can access quality training opportunities, an apprenticeship or help to find work. Young people (1...