Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 105452
Recruitment: Discrimination
Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help reduce age-related barriers in recruitment practices.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonWe recognise that young people face additional barriers, with almost one million currently not in education, employment or training. At Budget 2025, the Government committed over £1.5 billion to improve youth participation, including £820 million for the ...
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