§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour how many boys entered apprenticeship schemes in the year 1959; what percentage of the total numbers entering employment this represents; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. P. ThomasNo separate figures are available about boys who were apprenticed under national joint training schemes, but the total number of boys entering apprenticeships or learnerships in 1959 was 98,701, representing 33.6 per cent. of all boys entering employment.