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Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 June 2026

Debate

Business Hiring

Contribution

Where I can agree is that we want to create an economy where people feel confident to employ young people. I draw some figures and analysis to this House’s attention: under the last Government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young NEETs increased by 250,000. I mention that because the noble Lord drew attention to measures that have happened subsequently, thus putting his analysis into question. Businesses are able to employ NICs reliefs for those under 21 and under-25 apprenticeships. I highlight those changes on NICs. Obviously, the NICs changes that came in last year do not apply to young people, so I do not accept the noble Lord’s analysis. I highlight to the House the measures we are taking to support young people and give them opportunities so that they get experience of work—employers mention that young people should have good experience of work in order to get their employability up.

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