HC Deb 18 March 1963 vol 674 c3W
37. Mr. Charles A. Howell

asked the Minister of Labour how many boys and girls who left school in Birmingham in December last have failed to find employment; how many boys and girls will be leaving school in Birmingham at Easter; and how many jobs are expected to be available for these school leavers.

Mr. Hare

71 out of 3,900 boys and girls who left school at Christmas were registered for employment in mid-February. About 3,400 are expected to leave school at Easter. I cannot forecast how many jobs will be available, but I am hopeful that there will be no undue difficulty in finding them suitable employment.