§ 46. Mr. Manuelasked the Minister of Labour how many school leavers are registered as unemployed in the County of Ayr.
§ Mr. WhitelawThere were 101 out of 5,007 on 11th March.
§ Mr. ManuelWill the Parliamentary Secretary ask his right hon. Friend whether he is fully aware of the great personal tragedy there is for each boy and girl represented in the figures he has just given, and the extremely bad psychological effect it has on these children to think that they are unwanted for any employment?
§ Mr. WhitelawI certainly note what the hon. Gentleman says. I appreciate the tone in which he says it, and respond to it. I would only say to him that of 1,391 school leavers at Christmas, only 74 are still registered for employment. Therefore, although there is difficulty for those 74, substantial progress has nevertheless been made.