Damian welcomes the latest figures published this week by the Office of National Statistics which shows the rate of unemployment is now at its lowest level since 1975 - at 4.3%, with a record 32.14 million people in work.
Damian, who is also Minister for Employment, said:
“The strength of the economy is helping people of all ages find work, from someone starting their first job after leaving education, to those who might be starting a new career later in life.
Britain’s employment success is largely about a growth in full-time and permanent work, as employers invest in Britain and offer quality job opportunities that put more money into people’s pockets.”
The employment levels of those over 50 in work has also reached a record high, with youth unemployment falling by over 40% since 2010 and the proportion of young people who are unemployed and not in full time education dropping below 5% for the first time.
With a total of 355 unemployed claimants, East Hampshire has one of the lowest claimant rates in the country.