HC Deb 01 August 1972 vol 842 c96W
90. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of employed young men is currently receiving day-release training; and what is the corresponding percentage for young women.

Mr. van Straubenzee

In 1971 about 36 per cent. of male employees in England and Wales aged under 18 were released by employers to take part-time day courses at grant-aided further education establishments; the corresponding percentage of female employees was about 10.