§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many school leavers are at present signing on for employment at the employment exchanges in the Hamilton constituency; and what proportion of them she expects to place in employment in the next few months.
§ Mr. FernyhoughOn 10th March, 1969, there were nine school leavers registered for first employment at the Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall careers offices. Three of the nine are known to have started work since then. Careers officers are doing everything possible to help the remaining six, who I hope will be placed in employment before very long.