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Written question asked by Debbie Abrahams (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Unemployment: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps the Government is taking to tackle youth unemployment in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Recent figures show youth unemployment in Northern Ireland has fallen 5.3% over the year. We have more to do. But the Government’s policy of reducing the structural deficit is helping deliver a sustainable economic recovery and directly assisting young people into employment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
907945
Session
2014-15
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Northern Ireland Young people Unemployment
Link
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