§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what special facilities are available to help young ex-offenders find work; what plans he has to increase these; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what percentage of former young offenders is unemployed; how this compares with the previous five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.