§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the current number of unemployed school leavers who have completed a youth training scheme course.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe Manpower Services Commission does not have such information currently available.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much extra money will be made available in the current financial year for the two-year youth training scheme course in Wales in the financial year 1985–86; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasAs my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment announced on 1
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Belfast board area Southern board area North Eastern board area South Eastern board area Western board area North Ireland Primary schools Meals provided 15,052 24,532 18,603 12,738 23,820 94,745 Free meals 9,742 14,246 10,438 5,980 15,056 55,462 Secondary schools Meals provided 12,056 16,024 14,403 8,135 15,733 66,351 July, the expanded scheme will be introduced from 1 April 1986. Some £125 million extra money will be made available on a Great Britain basis in 1986–87 and some £300 million extra in 1987–88. Detailed allocations will depend on the distribution of places by the Manpower Services Commission with advice from area manpower boards, taking account of need. Employers will also be contributing to the costs of the expanded scheme.