§ 13. Colonel Alan Gomme-Duncanasked the Minister of Labour the cost in 1951–52, and the estimated cost for 1952–53, of the Youth Employment Service in Scotland; and in what proportion these sums are divided between the taxpayer and the ratepayer.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe Youth Employment Service in Scotland is administered either through the Ministry's local offices or, in certain areas, by the education authorities. The total cost of the service in Scotland was approximately £200,000 1203 for 1951–52 and is estimated to be £180,000 for 1952–53. These figures include expenditure by the education authorities concerned of about £125,000 for 1951–52 and £114,000 for 1952–53, 75 per cent. of which is met by grants from the Ministry.
§ Colonel Gomme-DuncanWhile I did not hear the actual figures, will my right hon. and learned Friend tell me whether he is perfectly satisfied that the amount spent is really justified by results?
§ Sir W. MoncktonI am satisfied that this Youth Employment Service is doing good work. I cannot express a view as to the exact sum spent in this case without investigation.