HC Deb 07 July 1969 vol 786 c195W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what has been the percentage of apprenticeships gained by entrants to industry in Wales and England, respectively, in each of the years 1966, 1967 and 1968.

Mr. Hattersley

The percentages are as follows:

1966 1967 1968
Wales
Boys 36.6 37.1 37.6
Girls 4.9 5.0 4.9
England
Boys 42.4 42.5 42.9
Girls 6.9 7.5 7.6