§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will give the latest figures for the number of people who leave the youth opportunities programme for full-time employment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information requested is not available, but the following table gives the most recent sample survey information which relates to young people who entered work experience elements of the youth opportunities programme between July and September 1980 and who were surveyed a year later:
Employed per cent. Activity on leaving scheme 47 Activity at time of survey 52