§ 26. Mr. Paul ClarkTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to reduce youth and long-term unemployment. [1611]
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§ Mr. DarlingWe will give 250,000 under 25s opportunities for work education and training, and encourage employers to take on those unemployed over two years. Further details will be announced in my right hon. Friend the Chancellor's Budget.
§ 39. Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about his proposals to reduce youth and long-term unemployment. [1624]
§ Mr. DarlingWe will give young people aged under 25 opportunities to work, using a £60 per week rebate to employers, to enter full-time education and training, and to do work in the voluntary sector or in a new Environmental Task Force. We aim to help 250,000 young people move from welfare to work. We will also help employers to take on those unemployed over two years with a £75 a week subsidy. An advisory task force, chaired by Sir Peter Davis, will advise on key issues of programme design and implementation, and mobilise the support of employers. Further details will be announced in the Chancellor's Budget.