§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are currently on the YTS (a) in Cardiff and (b) in Cardiff West; what will be the effect of the introduction of the recently launched two-year scheme in the same area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsAvailable information relates to the counties of South and Mid Glamorgan where there are 5,339 trainees currently on YTS. As a result of two year YTS, 2,273 continuation (second year) places w ill be available in the area in addition to the 6,524 planned first-year places.
§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people have completed YTS schemes in (a) Cardiff and (b) Cardiff West, since the scheme's 535W inception; how many persons completing the scheme have found full-time or part-time employment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe information as requested is not available. Available information relates to the counties of South and Mid Glamorgan, where, since the inception of YTS in April 1983, there have been 19,732 entrants. The most recent Manpower Services Commission 100 per cent. follow-up survey showed that 46 per cent. of those leaving YTS in this area between April and November 1985 found full or part-time employment.