Written questions

Unemployment: Young People

Lords · Question HL13005 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 5 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce youth unemployment.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 5 Jan 2026

This Government is investing in young people’s futures. At the Budget, we announced more than £1.5 billion of investment over the next three years, funding £820 million for the Youth Guarantee to support young people to earn or learn, and an additional £7...