§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Labour how many school-leavers in Scotland are absorbed directly into industry and training establishments, respectively; and what action is taken under his authority to secure that they are not just left to become delinquents.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsIn the first eleven months of this year, 52,893 young people under 18 entered employment in Scotland. The number who entered training establishments in this period is not available. Youth Employment Officers will continue to do everything possible to help the 317 school-leavers in Scotland still registered for first employment to find suitable work and training.