Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Young People: Leicester East
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the causes behind the monthly increase of 60 youth claimants aged 18 to 24 in Leicester East in August 2026, as reported in the Office for National Statistics Claimant Count dataset published on 15 September 2026; and what steps are being taken via local Jobcentre Plus branches to support young jobseekers in Leicester East into work or training.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon. Member to the response I gave on 8 September 2026 to Question UIN 22469.
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- 30059
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- 2026-27
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- Employment Social security benefits Training Young people Leicester East
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- Yes
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