A question on #Carers #YoungPeople tabled by Lord Watson of Invergowrie on 19-12-2024 has been answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.

Heading: Carers: Young People
Question ID: 1751930
UIN: HL3704
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2024-12-19
Asking Member ID: 1241
Asking Member display name: Lord Watson of Invergowrie
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve access to higher education and employment opportunities for young carers.
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Date answered: 2025-01-07
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Answering Member ID: 269
Answering Member display name: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answering Member Twitter reference: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answer text: Opportunity should be available to all but too many people across our country do not get the chance to succeed. The department will act to address the persistent gaps for different groups, including young carers, and break down the barriers to opportunity...
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Answering body ID: 60
Answering body name: Department for Education
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