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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 on behalf of the Treasury.


Bank Bonus Tax

Question
Will the Minister explain to employers—in Bolsover and elsewhere—that as of this month there is a youth contract that will pay them to take on unemployed young people?
Answer

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Some 160,000 wage incentives, worth up to £2,775 each, are available for employers who recruit an 18 to 24-year-old through the Work programme.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
543 c792 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Young people Unemployment
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk