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Baroness Leaman (LD)
Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 June 2026
Debate
Unemployment: People with AutismContribution
My Lords, in response to the Think Work First report, the Government accepted the recommendation to double the number of supported internships and to expand eligibility beyond those with an EHCP. Can the Minister tell the House what, if any, targets have been set to achieve this expansion and, therefore, when young autistic people without an EHCP will be able to access a supported internship in every part of the country?
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