§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons have been helped under the youth opportunities programme during the first two months of its operation in England.
§ Mr. GoldingI understand from the Manpower Services Commission that 6,600 people joined the youth opportunities programme in England during April and May 1978. In addition there were about 32,000 young people on 1st April who were on the work experience programme, which has been absorbed into the youth opportunities programme.
§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the planned provision under the youth opportunities programme for the Manchester area.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that this has not yet been determined.