§ Mr. John Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people aged between 16 and 19 years are benefiting from special employment measures provided by his Department or the Manpower Services Commission; and what percentage of the age group this represents.
§ Mr. GoldingIt is estimated that over 100,000 young people aged between 16 and 19 years are currently benefiting from the special employment and measures provided by my Department and the Manpower Services Commission. This represents about 3 per cent. of the total age group.