§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many school leavers are currently registered as unemployed in Ceredigion; how this figure compares with comparable figures for 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsOn 15 February 1981 there were 53 school leavers under the age of 18 registered as unemployed at employment and careers offices in the area. This compares with 37, 38, 32 and 20 in the corresponding month of 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 respectively. In 1981–82 the youth opportunities programme will provide opportunities for training and work experience for around 3,450 young people in Dyfed, compared with 2,600 in 1980–81.