Proceeding contribution from Yvette Cooper (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 December 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Benefit Reform.

Benefit Reform

My hon. Friend is right. This is not just about rewriting history, as we well remember what happened with youth unemployment in particular during the 1980s and 1990s. The problems did not arise only during the recession, as they were also evident during the recovery, when youth unemployment soared. However, the future is more important now, and he mentioned 144 job opportunities that the future jobs fund has delivered in his area. That is 144 people who would have their job taken away if the Conservatives were elected to government.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 502 c832
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Apprentices Housing benefit Employment Jobseeker's allowance Housing Employment schemes Jobcentre Plus Economic situation Social security benefits Training Young people Unemployment benefits Unemployment Economic recession Connexions Service Better off in work credit Skills accounts
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Benefit Reform

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