Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anna McMorrin and Gurinder Singh Josan

Wednesday 17th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Anna McMorrin]

Far too many young people are not in education, employment or training, which is why we have committed to a youth guarantee to grant young people right across the UK, including Wales, the choice to learn or to earn, backed by £820 million of funding. This week, we announced seven more youth hubs for Wales, helping young people build critical skills and find jobs. Those measures will be life-changing opportunities for young people, significantly reversing the increase we inherited from the Conservative party in the number of those not in education, employment or training.

[Gurinder Singh Josan (Smethwick) (Lab)]

3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.