House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Social Mobility: Young People

Monday 19 June 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

The DWP celebrated National Social Mobility Awareness Day to highlight work coaches and youth clubs supporting young people.
The youth unemployment rate in Rother Valley is slightly higher than the national average.
The DWP introduced the youth offer, including youth employability coaches and youth hubs like the one at Rotherham Unite football club.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alexander Stafford

Employment Benefits & Welfare

Context

The Department for Work and Pensions is being asked about the measures they are implementing to enhance social mobility among younger individuals.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve social mobility among young people.

Answer from Mims Davies

The DWP celebrated National Social Mobility Awareness Day last Thursday, when we focused on the daily work done by our work coaches and youth clubs to help young people overcome barriers, build up their confidence, move into work, and ultimately achieve their aims.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or commitments were not provided, only a general statement of celebration and focus on existing activities.

How: General Statements

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Q2 Alexander Stafford

Employment Benefits & Welfare

Context

Rother Valley has lower overall unemployment rates compared to the national average, but youth unemployment is higher. The MP seeks clarity on what steps are being taken to address this issue.

Question

Rother Valley is blessed with unemployment that is significantly lower than the national average, but its youth unemployment is slightly higher than the national average. It is still harder for young people to get into work. What are the Government doing to ensure that they have the jobs they need so much?

Answer from Mims Davies

I am determined to ensure that, regardless of their background or postcode, young people can succeed in Rother Valley and beyond, and that is why the DWP has introduced the youth offer. It includes youth employability coaches and youth hubs such as the one at the local football club, Rotherham United, which helps to build confidence and provides a range of mental health support as well as supporting neurodiverse local customers.