§ 38. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Minister of Labour how many school-leavers are seeking employment in the city of Dundee following the end of the school year; what are the prospects of placing them in employment; and whether he is satisfied with the number of apprenticeships available.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Peter Thomas)Out of 972 boys and girls who left school in the Dundee Employment Exchange Area, 89 were registered as unemployed on 11th July but some had still to register. Prospects of employment for boys and girls and of apprenticeships for suitable boys are good.
§ Mr. ThomsonI thank the Minister for that answer. Is he aware of the importance in development areas of providing a large number of opportunities for skilled jobs, and will he consider making it a condition of contracts by public authorities that an adequate number of apprenticeships for young people are given?
§ Mr. ThomasI do not think that the last part of the hon. Gentleman's supplementary question is a matter for me.