§ 21. Mr. Walter Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans the Government have for finding employment for school leavers who will be seeking jobs at the end of July.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithCareers officers have been canvassing employers for vacancies for school leavers and will do all they can to help them find suitable employment. While this may take longer this year, I am hopeful that in most areas the vast majority will have found employment within a few months of leaving school.
§ 41. Mr. David Stoddartasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is aware of the lack of employment for school leavers in Swindon; what steps he intends to take to improve job availability for young people leaving school at the end of the present term.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithAlthough vacancies for young people in Swindon are fewer than last year, careers officers have been canvassing employers for some time and are doing all they can to help the summer term leavers find jobs. I am hopeful that the great majority will be placed within a few months of leaving school.