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Department for Work and Pensions: Recruitment

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 107425

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people recruited by his Department were aged 16 to 24 in each calendar quarter since 1 January 2023.

Answered by Andrew Western

As at 31 December 2025, we can confirm the following joiner data for the 16–24 age band:Joining YearAge Band 16-24 JoinersJan-Dec 231541Jan-Dec 241622Jan-Dec 251520Total4683

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