Milburn Review: Interim Report Debate

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Department: Department for Work and Pensions

Milburn Review: Interim Report

Jim Dickson Excerpts
Tuesday 2nd June 2026

(1 week, 3 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Western Portrait Andrew Western
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Youth hubs are an incredible way for specialists to reach out and work with young people through a range of different interventions. They provide a single space from which we can drill down and target the needs of individual young people, in individual communities, such as those in my hon. Friend’s constituency. I know that my right hon. Friend the Minister for Employment enjoyed her visit, because she told me so.

Jim Dickson Portrait Jim Dickson (Dartford) (Lab)
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In my constituency, major Government-funded infrastructure projects are providing strong opportunities for young people, including skills training, permanent jobs and careers. Does the Minister agree that as we renew our homes, bridges, crossings, railways and infrastructure, we have to maximise the opportunities for young people?

Andrew Western Portrait Andrew Western
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I absolutely agree. That is significant Government investment that presents a significant opportunity to do just as my hon. Friend suggests.