Question
Does the Minister agree that a good example of a Government policy that will have a positive impact on businesses in Scotland is our youth guarantee, which is providing Scotland’s businesses with skilled-up young people ready for work? That includes our new youth hub in West Dunbartonshire, which is set to open this Friday.
Answer
My hon. Friend is a tireless advocate for the people of West Dunbartonshire, and I am delighted that it will benefit from a new youth hub opening this week. This Government’s investment in a generation of young people includes the expansion of youth hubs across the UK. There are now 12 youth hubs open in Scotland, with a further 27 planned across our nation. Each will provide a range of services to our brilliant young people, helping them to earn, learn and live the fullest possible lives.33% vibes
Verdict: RED (18/100)
The reply mainly described Scottish youth hubs (12 open, 27 planned) and said they help young people earn, learn and live. It did not say whether the Minister agrees the youth guarantee benefits Scottish businesses, or how it will supply skilled young people to employers, which were the core points asked. The answer is largely general and hedged, so the person who asked would likely need to submit a follow-up for specifics.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the Minister agrees that the Government's youth guarantee is a good example of a policy that will have a positive impact on businesses in Scotland, by providing them with skilled-up young people ready for work | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply describes Scottish youth hubs (12 open, 27 planned) and says they help young people earn, learn and live, which loosely relates to work readiness. It never addresses the question's core points: whether the Minister agrees the youth guarantee benefits Scottish businesses, or how it supplies skilled young people to employers. The youth hubs are only an element of the policy, and the business impact is left unanswered. |