Proceeding contribution from Gordon Birtwistle (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 January 2012. It occurred during Opposition day on Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses.

Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses

I congratulate my hon. Friend on the initiative he is leading in his constituency. I did the same thing only last year, and the companies in Burnley were delighted to take on 107 apprentices in 100 days, which shows that there are companies that are keen to take on young people. A vast number of skilled people working in the manufacturing sector in our area are now in excess of 40 years of age, and the companies recognise that in future they might not have the skills to deliver the products that the world wants.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 539 c111
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Directors Banks Incentives Financial services Pay Managers Young people Taxation Unemployment
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses

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