West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has today welcomed new measures in the Autumn Statement to help her constituents get apprenticeships, climb the property ladder and save in an ISA. Harriett commented: “This really is a statement that offers a great deal of good news for hard-working families and pensioners across West Worcestershire. “The Chancellor outlined some fundamental reforms in stamp duty making it easier for people own their own home and climb the property ladder. “Many employers have taken on apprentices and I continue to encourage local firms to offer training and work opportunities to young people if at all possible. “The Government will now abolish National Insurance contributions for employers who employ an apprentice under 25 to back young people to get the skills they need to get on in life. “There is some good news on the transferability of ISAs that mean that in the event of a partner dying, the ISA may be transferred and not pay tax. “The deficit has been cut in half, yet more money has been found for the NHS, local GPs, transport infrastructure and flood protection, I am sure local people will agree that we need a long term plan for a strong economy so that we can have strong public services.”