§ 35. Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the most recent available figures showing the level of youth unemployment as a percentage of total unemployment.
§ Mr. GoldingAt 12th January, 9.1 per cent. of those registered as unemployed in Great Britain were under 18 years of age.
§ 39. Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people will be seeking employment over the next year within the United Kingdom according to the latest estimates.
§ Mr. GoldingIt is estimated that 683,000 young people will be leaving school and available for employment in Great Britain during the academic year 1977–78. This does not include students leaving full-time further or higher education for which figures are not available. Estimates for Northern Ireland are not available.