This is a purely statistical note on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government debt interest payments.
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Youth employment (224 KB, PDF)
The purpose of this debate is to discuss youth employment.
Of the 7.1 million people aged 16-24 in the second quarter of 2017:
- 3.9 million were in employment (55% of people aged 16-24%).
- 2.2 million were not in employment, but were in full-time education (31%).
- 170,000 were not in employment, but were in part time education (2%).
- 790,000 were not in employment or full-time or part time education (NEET, 11%).
Further statistics on employment levels for young people are included in the debate pack, as well as information on employment law for young people and the support that is available to help young people find work.
The following pre-existing briefings may also be useful:
- Youth Unemployment Statistics
- NEET: Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training
- People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, October 2017
- Apprenticeships policy in England
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Youth employment (224 KB, PDF)
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