HC Deb 05 December 1978 vol 959 c604W
Mr. Scott

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of the places available in the youth opportunities programme in London have been taken up.

Mr. Golding:

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the information is not available in the form requested, but in the period April to October some 2,400 young people have entered opportunities and some 3,100 opportunities for young people have been approved in London.

Mr. Scott

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of the places available in the youth opportunities programme for England and Wales have been taken up.

Mr. Golding:

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the information is not available in the form requested, but in the period April to October some 54,500 young people have entered opportunities and some 72,600 opportunities for young people have been approved in England and Wales.