A Bill to require the Secretary of State to undertake a programme of research into a scheme designed to provide guaranteed employment for those aged 18 to 24 and those aged 25 and over who have been in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance for one year or for two years; to require the Secretary of State to report the results of the research to the House of Commons within six months of completion; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
This bill would require the government to carry out research into a guaranteed employment scheme and report findings to Parliament. It targets two groups: people aged 18 to 24, and those aged 25 and over who have been on Jobseeker's Allowance for one year or for two years. The Secretary of State would publish the results within six months of completing the research, with provisions for related purposes.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, where MPs debate its general principle. If supported, it would move on to committee stage and further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 7 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
