§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps are being taken by his local officials for finding jobs for unemployed school leavers in North Staffordshire.
§ Mr. John FraserCareers guidance and help to school leavers in finding jobs is now the responsibility of the local 319W education authority careers service in all areas of England and Wales. Those who remain unemployed after leaving school may also seek the assistance of the local offices of the Employment Service agency. In North Staffordshire most of the 3,500 young people who left school in the summer of 1974 found work well before the end of the year, and only six remained unemployed by March 1975. There were about 900 Easter leavers, and most of these have already entered employment. Careers officers are now contacting local employers on behalf of the summer 1975 leavers—likely to number about 3,600—and early indications of prospects are fairly encouraging.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will instruct his local officials to make a special study of the problems of unemployed women in North Staffordshire.
§ Mr. John FraserNo. The Manpower Services Commission is fully aware of the employment situation in the area and all its facilities arc available to help workers needing assistance in finding fresh employment.