§ 43. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the latest available figures for young persons unemployed in the South Shields register; how this compares with a year ago; and what action he proposes to take to improve the position.
§ Mr. Dudley Smith355 young persons were registered as unemployed in South Shields in October, compared with 217 in October, 1970. The Government's economic measures, the incentives to industry in special development areas and the provision of extra training opportunities should help to reduce unemployment among young people in the area.