Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 113146

Unemployment: Young People

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Justin Madders

LabourEllesmere Port and Bromborough

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including trade union representatives in Alan Milburn's investigation to tackle rising youth inactivity.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson
DWP recognises the important role that the trade unions can play in a modern workplace, including the benefits that effective engagement between employers and unions can bring. Colleagues working on the Young People and Work Report continue to engage with...

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