Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Hoban and Wayne David

Monday 11th March 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hoban]

I am delighted to welcome the news of what is happening in Stockton South. That is in contrast to what has happened in Jarrow, but it demonstrates the resilience of the economy in the north-east. The fact that 40,000 extra private sector jobs have been created in the north-east over the past couple of years demonstrates that while there are difficult challenges, the economy is rebalancing, and that should be to the benefit of everyone there.

[Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)]

Will the Minister kindly tell the House how many young people are unemployed?

[Mr Hoban]

According to the ILO measure, 974,000 young people are unemployed, about 300,000 of whom are full-time students. Over the past few months there has been an increase of 66,000 in the number of young people in work.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Hoban and Wayne David

Monday 5th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)]

What assessment have the Government made of the increasing level of part-time employment?

[Mr Hoban]

The most recent unemployment figures indicated that 80% of people who work part time actually want to work part time. Many find that part-time work meets their needs in terms of flexible working and returning to the labour market. We need to find more full-time jobs, but we should recognise that 80% of people want to work part time and the labour market is able to accommodate them.