Debates between Lord Fowler and Lord Woolley of Woodford during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Thu 30th Apr 2020

Covid-19: Economy

Debate between Lord Fowler and Lord Woolley of Woodford
Thursday 30th April 2020

(4 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker
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Lord Hendy. No? I call the noble Lord, Lord Woolley of Woodford.

Lord Woolley of Woodford Portrait Lord Woolley of Woodford (CB)
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Black and minority ethnic youths are twice as likely to be unemployed as their white counterparts and 48% more likely to be on zero-hours contracts. What plans do the Government have to mitigate this already shocking data, which could get very much worse?