Gordon Brown interview on youth unemployment

The transcript discusses past employment initiatives like the Future Jobs Fund and the New Deal for young people, emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement. It highlights the current challenges faced by employers and the need for local authorities and public agencies to take action to prevent a potential social crisis. The speaker warns that inaction could lead to larger problems, drawing parallels to the 1980s.

What was the purpose of the Future Jobs Fund and the New Deal for young people?

• To promote international trade

• To increase government spending on infrastructure

• To involve private employers in job creation

• To reduce taxes for corporations

Why is it difficult for private employers to participate in job creation currently?

• Due to high competition from international markets

• Because of the challenges they are facing at the moment

• Due to government restrictions

• Because of a lack of skilled workers

What role do local authorities and public agencies need to play according to the speaker?

• They need to cut down on public spending

• They should focus on international relations

• They need to step up and take action

• They should reduce taxes

What is the speaker's concern if action is not taken now?

• A decrease in foreign investments

• An increase in unemployment

• A potential social crisis

• A rise in inflation

What historical period does the speaker refer to as a warning?

• The 1980s

• The 2000s

• The 1970s

• The 1990s