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Lord Leong (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 March 2026

Debate

EU Directive: Adequate Minimum Wages

Contribution

My Lords, first, backing young people is one of the most important investments that we can make in the country’s future. We are determined to tackle the rise in youth unemployment, which has been constantly rising for the past 10 years or so, by expanding practical routes into work, boosting apprenticeships and giving employers the clarity that they need. We are very proud to say that the youth guarantee scheme is unblocking thousands of jobs. We are investing more than £1 billion and unlocking 200,000 jobs and apprenticeship opportunities by reducing the cost of hiring for business. This Government are determined to get young people back into work.

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