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Welsh youngsters in crisis

One in every seventeen young people claims benefits. In several parts of Wales, that figure is now one in five. The proportion of NEETS - youngsters not in education, employment, or training - is rising faster here than anywhere else in the UK.

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Welsh youngsters in crisis

Wales This Week investigates why Wales has so many NEETS Credit: ITV News Wales

One in every seventeen young people claims benefits. In several parts of Wales, that figure is now one in five. The proportion of NEETS - youngsters not in education, employment, or training - is rising faster here than anywhere else in the UK.

Is it just the economic downturn that is to blame?

Wales This Week - Tonight on ITV Wales 7:30pm

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