Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 31703

Unemployment Benefits: Young People

Tabled: 13 February 2025
Answered: 27 February 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of recent trends in the number of 18-24 year olds claiming unemployment benefits.

Answer

Alison McGovern
ONS data on 18-24 year-olds claiming unemployment-related benefits is available at: CLA02: Claimant Count by age group - Office for National Statistics