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Employment Schemes: Young People

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 101451

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many small and medium-sized businesses he has engaged with as part of the Government’s new scheme for under-25s.

Answered by Andrew Western

Public and private sector employers, the third sector, and education and training providers are integral to the success of the Youth Guarantee, including Small and Medium sized businesses who have a key role to play.

We have started engaging with stakeholders through various forums and this will continue over the coming year. The government will set out details of Youth Guarantee employers and partners in due course.

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