Written Question·Treasury·UIN 78365

Employment Schemes: Young People

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Helen Whately

ConservativeFaversham and Mid Kent

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her speech to the Labour Party Conference of 29 September 2025, what estimate her Department has made of the number of placements that will be available under the Youth Jobs Guarantee.

Answer

James Murray
In September, the Chancellor announced that the government will offer a guaranteed job to all young people on Universal Credit, who are unemployed for over 18 months. This will guarantee an opportunity for young people to gain essential skills and experie...

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