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Lord Cryer (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 January 2025

Debate

Benefits: Eligibility

Contribution

I cannot disagree with much of what the noble Viscount said, but I cannot give a particularly full answer to every question he asked because, as I think he is aware, a Green Paper is due in the spring. This will include a consultation on various changes to benefits, including UC and ESA. At the moment, the system remains much the same. However, there have been certain changes. The Get Britain Working White Paper was released a while ago and it includes about £245 million directed at a group he talked about—18 to 24 year-olds. That includes personal support and a youth guarantee, which promises 18 to 24 year-olds in the pilot areas an apprenticeship, a route to work or full-time education.

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