§ 104. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Labour why, in view of the unsatisfied demand for young people in industry, an additional amount of £120,000 150W is being expended on the administration of the Youth Employment Service.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe additional provision arises from an increase in the estimate for grants to local education authorities and is mainly due to increased salaries, with arrears, payable under a national award to local government officers, and to higher rent and maintenance costs.
I would remind my hon. Friend that this Service provides a valuable service to the nation in advising young people about careers and helping them to find the employment which is most suitable to them as individuals.