Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 83

Unemployment: Young People

Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 25 July 2024

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle unemployment for people aged between 18 and 24.

Answer

Alison McGovern
The Department understands the negative effects of unemployment can be particularly pronounced for young people and can have longstanding implications on their future earnings potential and life chances. This is why DWP have a particular focus on ensuring...
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