HC Deb 14 July 1983 vol 45 cc423-4W
Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people are receiving apprenticeships; and what are the comparable figures for 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The numbers of people undertaking apprenticeships in manufacturing industry (excluding shipbuilding) in each of the years 1979 to 1983 are estimated to be as follows:

Numbers
1979 153,100
1980 149,500
1981 147,600
1982 114,100
1983 93,400

Figures for the non-manufacturing sector are not available.