Written questions

Employment: Young People

Commons · Question 104675 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 21 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps are being taken to encourage more young people into work.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 21 Jan 2026

The Government’s ambition is to transform young people’s prospects, by ensuring every one of them has the chance to earn or learn through a Youth Guarantee.We have already taken the first steps towards delivering a Youth Guarantee, launching Youth Guarant...