§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many 564W school leavers in Northern Ireland have registered for employment.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesAt 8th July 1976, 9,082 school leavers—4,720 boys and 4,362 girls—were registered with the Department of Manpower Services for employment in Northern Ireland.
§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many school leavers in Northern Ireland have been directed to employment and are now employed.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesCareers officers of the Department of Manpower Services provide a placement service for young people. Between 1st June 1976 and 23rd July 1976 a total of 2,737 young persons under 18 were referred to employers by the careers officers and of this number 529 were placed in employment.