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Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 June 2026

Debate

Unemployment: People with Autism

Contribution

My Lords, I declare my interest as chairman of Team Domenica. The Alan Milburn review on young people and employment states that for every £25 spent on benefits, £1 is spent on supporting employment. The Access to Work supported internship scheme, which was for 39 weeks, has been reduced to 26 weeks. This does not give people with autism and learning disabilities enough time to learn the skills they need to get into employment. Will the Minister consider reinstating the 39-week programme?

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