§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the rate of unemployment amongst 16 and 17-year-olds in the latest month for which figures are available; how this figure compares with the general unemployment rate; what were the corresponding figures for the same month in each of the previous five years; and how the figures compare with the average for all Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.
§ Mr. GoldingI will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.