HC Deb 12 December 1994 vol 251 cc481-2W
Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will provide estimates of the number of 16 and 17-year-olds not currently in full-time education, work or training.

Mr. Paice

In October 1994, on the unadjusted basis there were 15,849 unemployed claimants aged under 18. All 16 and 17-year-olds who are not in education or a job are covered by the Government's guarantee of an offer of a youth training place.