§ 62. Mr. Abseasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the concern for future youth employment in the Cwmbran New Town resulting from insufficient older people leaving employment to balance young entrants into industry; whether he has examined the effect on this problem of the bulge of school leavers in the area within the next two years; and whether he will consult the President of the Board of Trade with a view to attracting a clothing factory to the area to provide work for young women.
§ Mr. GreenSo far there has been no undue difficulty in finding employment for Cwmbran school leavers and I hope that this situation will continue. A report on future prospects is being prepared by the local committee set up in the area earlier this year and my right hon. Friend will bear in mind the hon. Member's suggestion when he discusses this report with his right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.