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Written question asked by Neil Shastri-Hurst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Pat McFadden (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Unemployment: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of youth unemployment.

Answer

Youth Unemployment has been rising for four years. Level of NEETS is up 250k from 2021 – 2024.

In no year since the crash have Youth Employment rates reached pre-crash levels. That's why we have introduced the Youth Guarantee and why I commissioned Alan Millburn to write his report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900684
Session
2026-27
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Unemployment Young people
Link
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