Urgent questionTuesday, 2 June 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the publication of the Young People and Work: Interim Report

Urgent matter raised by an MP

Helen Whately, a Conservative MP, is asking the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make a statement following publication of the Young People and Work: Interim Report. The question seeks clarification on the government's response to findings about young people's participation in the labour market and their transition from education into work.

Youth employment and skills development affect the UK's future workforce productivity and economic competitiveness. The report's findings will shape policy on apprenticeships, training schemes, and support for young people entering the job market — issues that touch millions of teenagers and young adults annually and influence long-term earnings and social outcomes.

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