§ 8. Mr. Gourlayasked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated increase for 1962 over 1960 in the number of youths under 18 years of age leaving school in Scotland in search of employment; and what special steps are being taken to ensure that they will obtain such employment.
§ Mr. P. ThomasApproximately 9,000. The employment situation for boys in Scotland is improving. I am hopeful that finding employment for these additional boys will not present serious difficulties. Under the Local Employment Act steps are being taken to steer industrial expansion into areas of high and persistent unemployment.