Written questions

Unemployment: Young People

Commons · Question 16271 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department provides to people aged 25 to 30 who are unemployed but do not fall within the NEET category.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 15 Jul 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions offers a range of employment support that those aged 25-30 can benefit from. This includes financial support through the Flexible Support Fund to help with interviews or starting work, and tailored, flexible support th...