Written question asked by Lord Browne of Belmont (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 3 February 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 February 2016. It was answered by Lord Dunlop (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 February 2016 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Unemployment: Young People
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in reducing the levels of youth unemployment in Northern Ireland over the last three years.
- Answer
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The Government is reducing the largest structural deficit in UK peacetime history and this more than anything will help deliver a sustainable economic recovery and so directly assist young people get into employment.
The Government has also abolished employer National Insurance Contributions for under-21 year olds from April 2015 making it cheaper for businesses in Northern Ireland to employ young people.
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, the number of unemployed 16-24 year olds in Northern Ireland has fallen by 5 per cent in the last three years.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL5875
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Young people Unemployment
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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