Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallThursday, 23 April 202613:30

Access to education and training for young adult carers

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

This Westminster Hall debate examines barriers to education and training for young people who have caring responsibilities for family members. Young adult carers often struggle to access further education, apprenticeships, and skills training due to time constraints and financial pressures from their caring duties, and this debate seeks to highlight the issue and explore solutions.

Young adult carers represent a significant but often overlooked cohort who face disadvantage in the labour market and skills development. Supporting their access to education and training could improve social mobility, reduce long-term economic inequality, and ensure carers are not locked out of career opportunities due to family circumstances.

MPs most likely to speak

Saqib BhattiConservative and Unionist Party

Meriden and Solihull East

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Chris VinceLabour and Co-operative Party

Harlow

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