§ Mr. Muddasked the secretary of state for Employment how many 16-year-olds are currently taking part in the youth training scheme in the travel-to-work areas of Falmouth, Cambome and Redruth; and what percentage this number represents of all 16-year-olds who left school in 1983.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information is not available in the precise form requested. However, it is estimated that about 1,700 16-year-olds were taking part in the youth training scheme in Cornwall at the end of January. Careers 385W service estimates suggest that about 3,000 16-year-olds left school to enter the labour market in 1983 in the same area.
§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will give a breakdown at the latest available date of the number of young people on the youth training scheme (a) by region, (b) by industry, (c) by sex, (d) by ethnic groupings and (e) by wage level.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.