§ 17. Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he proposes to take to ensure that this year's school leavers will have jobs to go to.
§ Mr. BoothUltimately an improvement in the job prospects for school leavers, as for others, depends upon our success in conquering inflation. That is why the recent agreement with the TUC General Council is so welcome. In the meantime the Government's anti-unemployment, measures, including those designed to assist young people, are under constant review.
§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to provide employment for school leavers in 1976.
§ Mr. GoldingBetter job prospects for school leavers, as for others, depend ultimately on our success in overcoming inflation. This is one reason why the recent agreement with the TUC General Council is so important. In addition the Government have under constant review the efficacy of their measures to alleviate unemployment, including those designed to assist young people.
§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been created for school leavers from 482W the start of the job creation scheme to date.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that up to 7th May 1,826 projects had been approved, providing over 20,000 jobs. Details of school leavers recruited for projects are not available, but a recent analysis of the job creation work force shows that about 50 per cent. of jobs are filled by the under-18s.