HC Deb 14 March 1989 vol 149 cc199-200W
118. Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what are the latest figures for YTS trainees going into work, further education and training; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cope

The latest figures show that 86 per cent. of young people completing full YTS training and 78 per cent. of all leavers went into either employment, full-time education or further training.

129. Mr. Day

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the number of people currently benefiting from YTS.

Mr. Cope

At the end of January 1989, 413,300 young people were recorded in training on YTS.

146. Mrs. Roe

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people went into employment, full-time education or further training on leaving YTS; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cope

The latest figures show that 86 per cent. of young people completing full YTS training and 78 per cent. of all leavers went into either employment, full-time education or further training.