Written questions

Unemployment: Young People

Commons · Question 906765 · Tabled 2 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 8 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Ranger

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support young people into employment, education or training.

Answer

Answered by Pat McFadden, 8 Dec 2025

The government is investing £820m to help young people earn or learn through the Youth Guarantee. This includes a Jobs Guarantee where eligible 18-21-year-olds, who have been on Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months, will be guaranteed six-m...