§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people in Liverpool are currently engaged in youth training schemes; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAt the end of November 1984 there were 5,277 young people in training on the youth training scheme in the Liverpool local authority district.
In Liverpool, as well as nationally, the response to the scheme has been most encouraging and shows that young people recognise the advantages of participating in a high quality training programme.
§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the evaluation of the social and life skills training element in the youth training scheme both inside and outside colleges of further education.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI am satisfied with the arrangements for the evaluation of the personal effectiveness and communications skills element of the youth training scheme.
§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the qualifications of
Period Accidents* Injuries† Fatalities Major Minor Total 1 April 1983 to 31 March 1984 ‡4 100 843 947 1 April 1984 to 30 September 1984 ≑3 88 765 856 * Manpower Services Commission accident figures for the youth training scheme are compiled on a similar basis to those prepared by the Health and Safety Executive on employed persons. However, the figures quoted in the above table will include a number of accidents which did not occur "at work"; in particular, road traffic accidents during scheme time and accidents to trainees in educational situations or establishments, which may not have been reportable to HSE had the individuals been employed. † Injuries are classified according to the severity criteria of the Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurances Regulations 1980. ‡ This figure includes one road traffic accident. ≑This figure includes two road traffic accidents.