House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Protection of Young Workers

Wednesday 22 July 2020 · 2 questions

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Chris Stephens asked about government plans to address discrimination in statutory redundancy payments for young workers and mitigate mass redundancies affecting them.
The Minister acknowledged concerns about young people's disadvantage due to limited work experience and mentioned jobcentres support and the introduction of a 2 billion kick-start scheme for at-risk youth unemployment.
Anne McLaughlin urged the Chancellor to make it compulsory for employers using the kick-start scheme to top up wages above 4.55 per hour, emphasizing the worth of young people like Toniann.

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Q1 Chris Stephens SNP Glasgow South West

Employment Benefits & Welfare

Context

Discusses specific case of a young worker receiving insufficient redundancy pay.

Question

Asks about the government's plan to address discrimination in statutory redundancy payments for young workers and mitigate mass redundancies affecting them.

Answer from Mims Davies (Minister for Family, School and Life Chances)

Acknowledges concerns about young people's disadvantage due to limited work experience. Mentions jobcentres support and introduction of a £2 billion kick-start scheme for at-risk youth unemployment.

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Q2 Anne McLaughlin SNP Glasgow North West

Employment

Context

Raises concern about the low hourly rate paid to a 17-year-old key worker during lockdown.

Question

Asks if the Minister believes young people like Toniann are worth more than £4.55 per hour, urging the Chancellor to make it compulsory for employers using kick-start scheme to top up wages.