§ 26. Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what initiatives are being pursued to combat the problem of youth unemployment; and if he will make a statement. [26486]
§ Mr. PaiceThe Government guarantee a training place to all 16 and 17-year-olds not in education or employment. Modern apprenticeships, which aim to increase the number of young people training to higher levels, will add to the comprehensive range of education and training initiatives already available.