Unemployment: Young People Debate

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Unemployment: Young People

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Supreme Court: President
Wednesday 16th November 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Strathclyde Portrait Lord Strathclyde
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We have not had a single question from the Cross Benches.

Lord Martin of Springburn Portrait Lord Martin of Springburn
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My Lords, apprenticeships and the initiatives that the Government are embarking on are good news for young apprentices. However, will these apprenticeship schemes be spread evenly throughout the country?

Lord Freud Portrait Lord Freud
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My Lords, clearly our intention is to put support where it is most required. Therefore, the schemes will be widespread but naturally there will be an emphasis on the areas that need most support.

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