Young People: Coronavirus

(asked on 2nd November 2020) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on setting and monitoring cross-Government objectives on supporting young people during the current economic situation.


Answered by
Julia Lopez Portrait
Julia Lopez
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
This question was answered on 11th November 2020

It is a long-established precedent that information about the discussions that have taken place in Cabinet and its Committees, and how often they have met, is not normally shared publicly.

Nonetheless, the Government has outlined a range of measures to support young people.

In July, the Chancellor announced a £500m package of support to ensure young people access the training and develop the skills they will need to go on to high-quality, secure and fulfilling employment. T Levels will play a key part in rebuilding the economy after the coronavirus outbreak, boosting access to high-quality technical education for young people

The first three courses launched in 44 colleges and other providers this September.

Further T Levels will be introduced in a phased rollout over the next four years.

Further Government support including the Job Retention Scheme and the Kickstart Scheme will support young people.

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