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Mary Glindon
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(13 years, 10 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
I call Mr Douglas Carswell. He is not here, so I call Mrs Mary Glindon.
Mrs Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) (Lab)
20. What plans he has to tackle recent trends in youth unemployment.
The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Chris Grayling)
Over the past few months there has been a fall in the number of young people claiming jobseeker’s allowance. However, we remain extremely concerned about youth unemployment. We are introducing measures through the Work programme and our work experience plans, and other measures through Jobcentre Plus, in order to provide the best possible support for young people who are struggling to find employment.
Mrs Glindon
Nearly 25,000 18 to 24-year-olds are claiming jobseeker’s allowance in the north-east, and young people account for more than 30% of the unemployed population in the region. Can the Minister assure me that there will be enough funds in the Work programme to guarantee that those young people will be helped into employment?