HC Deb 25 July 1977 vol 936 cc57-9W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed school leavers have been given temporary employment under the work experience scheme in Grimsby to date.

Mr. Golding

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the total number of unemployed young people who were known to have participated in the work experience programme in Grimsby by 20th July was 67.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the level of opportunities offered in Grimsby through the work experience scheme; and if he is satisfied with the level of co-operation with the scheme by small and large firms, respectively.

Mr. Golding

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that while some employers, small and large, in the Grimsby area are mounting work experience programme schemes there is a need for more schemes to be provided in Grimsby to cater for unemployed young people. Efforts are being made to develop further schemes particularly with larger employers.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many firms with more than 100 employees provided work experience for Grimsby school leavers in the past 12 months; and what was the total number of teenagers helped.

Mr. Golding

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that by 20th July 1977 16 organisations in Grimsby employing more than 100 people each had had schemes approved under the work experience programme. The total number of young people helped so far by these schemes is 51.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many firms with fewer than 100 employees provided work experience for Grimsby school leavers in the past 12 months; and what was the total number of teenagers helped.

Mr. Golding

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that by 20th July 1977 nine organisations in Grimsby with less than 100 employees each had had schemes approved under the work experience programme. 16 young people had been helped by these schemes by 20th July.