§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated number of school leavers in Gateshead at the next 135W leaving date; and, in view of the 291 boys and 97 girls unemployed at 14th January, 1963, what he estimates the prospects are for these young people to obtain employment.
§ Mr. HareAbout 220 boys and 190 girls are expected to leave school at Easter. Opportunities are better for girls than for boys, but I am hopeful that the measures the Government have taken to expand the economy will increase opportunities for workers generally in the South-West Tyne area.