Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. It was answered by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Unemployment: Young People
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent steps he has taken to help reduce the cost of living for young people not in education, employment or training in Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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The UK Government has invested £15m in Skill Up which is delivering approximately 20,000 training places in Northern Ireland targeted at key growth sectors and supporting young people to develop the skills they need to find new employment opportunities.
The UK Government is supporting households across the UK with reduced energy bills this winter. In addition, UK households on eligible means-tested benefits will receive additional Cost of Living Payments totalling up to £900 in the 2023-24 financial year.
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- Written question
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- 103052
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Young people Unemployment Cost of living
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