Written question WQ83839
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Economy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 14 days
Question
Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the number of over 16s who have received support under the Welsh Government’s COVID commitment, including a breakdown of the number of over 16s who have lost their jobs following the pandemic?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Economy
Data are not available on the number of over 16s who lost their jobs following the pandemic. However, data on the number of people aged 16 and above who are unemployed in Wales are available. The latest release can be found here:
Labour market overview: November 2021 | GOV.WALES
The number of people aged over 16 who have received advice and guidance and who have been referred to employment, education, training and employability support through the Working Wales service will be available the week commencing 22 November on the Careers Wales website careerswales.gov.wales.