Pat McFadden: “We have an obligation to put good support in place.”

The UK labour market is in a robust position but there has been a long-term challenge for young people.

These latest figures underline why we are addressing youth inactivity as a priority.

We'll have proposals, legislation, if necessary, to take those forward," he said.

This is the greatest, or among the greatest, countries in the world, and that's precisely because we are a great place to build, grow business.