§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the high rate of juvenile unemployment in Scotland, he will appoint a small committee to examine ways of alleviating the economic difficulties of these young people and of extending their employment opportunities.
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§ Mr. GodberThe employment situation among young people in Scotland is already kept under regular review by my Department in consultation with others concerned, and by the Scottish Advisory Committee of my National Youth Employment Council. The Central Training Council has also decided to set up a special Committee for Scotland which will deal with the implementation and operation of the Industrial Training Act as it affects Scotland. I shall, of course, keep in close touch with their activities, but it would clearly not be right to set up any further body at this stage.