§ 12. Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what areas the Youth Employment Service is operated by education authorities; and if he is satisfied that young people leaving school to enter industry are fully informed of the educational facilities available to them.
§ Mr. MaclayThe education authorities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow and of the counties of Banff, Clackmannan, Dunbarton, East Lothian, Fife, Lanark. Perth and Kinross, Stirling and Zetland operate this service on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service who is responsible for its administration. He and I are satisfied that both the value of further education and opportunities for it are stressed by Youth Employment Officers when they are giving vocational guidance to young people leaving school.
§ Mr. HannanIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the concern of many people in education at this divided responsibility, and can he reiterate—for I am not quite sure what he said in the latter part of his Answer—that steps are being taken to advise young people leaving school on the best jobs to take in accordance with their scholastic ability and their school records?
§ Mr. MaclayI am really convinced that every effort is made to do what the hon. Member desires.