Question follow-through · 113146

Unemployment: Young People

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including trade union representatives in Alan Milburn's investigation to tackle rising youth inactivity.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
12 Feb 2026
Target answer date
23 Feb 2026
Answer
26 Feb 2026 · 14 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 12 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including trade union representatives in Alan Milburn's investigation to tackle rising youth inactivity.

  2. 23 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    DWP recognises the important role that the trade unions can play in a modern workplace, including the benefits that effective engagement between employers and unions can bring. Colleagues working on the Young People and Work Report continue to engage with...

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