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The Work Foundation welcomes the Chancellor’s focus on employment in the Pre-Budget Report
Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Christian Zarro
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report, David Coats, Associate Director at The Work Foundation said:
“This was a statement focused on growth and jobs. I particularly welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to maintaining public spending until the recovery has been secured. Alistair Darling is moving in step with the other G20 economies by putting the highest priority on the reduction of unemployment, with help for both younger and older workers.
“The guarantee of a job after six months without work to all those aged under 25 is a bold policy and is exactly what The Work Foundation called for in our submission to the Chancellor. Keeping young people in touch with the labour market is the right thing to do in these challenging times.
“Of course the Chancellor had a difficult balancing act to perform – continuing to support economic recovery while making credible commitments to reduce the deficit. This is a good, measured package that offers hope to both business and the unemployed. If the world economy stays on course then the UK can look forward to a slow but steady recovery in 2010.”
Notes to editors
David Coats is available for interviews or briefings.
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Media enquiries: Christine George 0207 976 3554 cgeorge@theworkfoundation.com; Christian Zarro 0207 976 3584, czarro@theworkfoundation.com.