HC Deb 29 July 1971 vol 822 c148W
50. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many boys and girls are registered for employment in the North-West Region at the present time; how many of these young people have been constantly unemployed since leaving school; and whether he will now take special action to provide employment for school leavers in this region.

Mr. Dudley Smith

On 12th July, 1971, there were 7,359 young people registered as unemployed, including 1,493 school leavers. The economic measures announced recently should result in an increase in job opportunities for young people as well as adults.