§ 45. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is his assessment of the prospects for school leavers looking for employment in the Scunthorpe area.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithA canvass of employers indicates that the great majority of this year's summer term leavers will find work within three months of leaving school, as occurred last year. Prospects for boys are a little more favourable than for girls.
§ 46. Mr. Urwinasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from the Durham County Council regarding provision of employment opportunities for school leavers and young people under the age of 18 years of age, and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithThe Durham County Council wrote to my right hon. Friend on 14th June expressing concern about the employment situation for young people in the county and their representations are now being considered.