Dr Hywel Francis MP says "Never Again"
3rd August 2009
In the 80s and 90s, long term youth unemployment went up and up. During these tough times Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis is determined that we don't lose a generation of our young people to unemployment or lost opportunity because of the global recession.
Dr Francis is calling on business, charities, community groups and councils to support young people during these tough times.
Dr Francis MP said
"I am determined that we never again repeat the failed policies of the past - which is why I supported our Labour Government in investing £5 billion to help people get back into work quickly. This is paying for more jobcentre plus staff here in Aberavon, more opportunities for people of every age and real help now, right when people need it.
"But I know young people in Aberavon leaving school or university will be concerned about the state of the jobs market and what they do next. So I'm calling on business, charities, community groups and councils to support young people during these tough times. I want organisations across Aberavon to give a jobless young person a chance.
"The Future Jobs Fund is a billion pound fund aimed at creating jobs for unemployed young people. I want organisations in Aberavon to get their bids in for the 100,000 jobs available.”
“I am determined that we will not lose a generation of our young people to unemployment or lost opportunity because of the global recession.”
For more information please contact Dr Hywel Francis.
