HC Deb 23 June 1980 vol 987 cc34-5W
Mrs, Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many school leavers in the summer of 1979 (a) found employment, (b) were offered places on youth opportunities programmes and (c) were registered as unemployed; and what percentage this was in each case;

(2) how many school leavers in the spring of 1980 (a) found employment, (b) were offered places on youth opportunities programmes and (c) were registered as unemployed; and what percentage this was in each case.

(3) what plans he has to reduce the numbers of school leavers who are currently unemployed.

Mr. Jim Lester

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.