Overview

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to conduct research into a potential "Jobs Guarantee Scheme." The scheme would provide guaranteed employment for young adults (18-24) and older individuals (25+) who have been receiving Jobseeker's Allowance for at least one or two years. The research findings will be reported to Parliament.

Description

The bill requires the Secretary of State to research the viability of a jobs guarantee scheme. This research will focus on the merits of providing guaranteed employment to two groups: 18-24 year olds and those 25 and over who have claimed Jobseeker's Allowance for either one or two years. The research can involve data analysis, information gathering and consultation with experts. The Secretary of State must submit a report to Parliament within six months of the research's completion. The definition of "Jobseeker's Allowance" is taken from the Jobseekers Act 1995, as amended.

Government Spending

The bill states that all costs associated with the research, including the Secretary of State's expenses and any increase in spending due to the bill, will be funded by the UK Parliament. Specific funding figures are not provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

The bill directly affects:

• The Secretary of State: Responsible for commissioning and overseeing the research.
• Researchers: Individuals or organizations involved in conducting the research.
• Parliament: Will receive the research findings and potentially debate further action based on the report.
• Young adults (18-24) and long-term unemployed (25+): This group would be the primary beneficiaries of the proposed Jobs Guarantee Scheme, should it be implemented following the research.

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