HC Deb 16 July 1976 vol 915 cc325-6W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of school leavers currently unemployed (a) in the North-West, (b) on Merseyside, (c) in Kirkby and (d) in Ormskirk.

Mr. Golding

24,121; 9,245; 701; and 38 respectively, on 10th June.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further steps he proposes to take to ensure that this year's school leavers in Kirkby and Ormskirk will be able to find jobs.

Mr. Golding

This year's school leavers will benefit from the measures which the Government have already taken to help the employment and training prospects of young people generally. The adequacy of these measures is under urgent review.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretray of State for Employment if he will extend the recruitment subsidy for school leavers to cover all those who have left up to the end of July 1976, increasing the subsidy payable to £10 per week per person.

Mr. Golding

The future of the recruitment subsidy for school leavers is now under review and an announcement will be made as early as possible.