§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what was the total number of participants in the youth opportunities programme from 1st April 1978 to 31 March 1979; and what proportion of participants progressed to a second module of the programme;
(2) if he will publish in the Official Report for each Manpower Services Commission special programmes division area (a) the number participating in youth opportunities programmes from 1 April 1978 to 31 March 1979, (b) the proportion progressing to a second module in the programme and (c) the total number eligible to leave school at the age of 16 years during 1978–79;
(3) if he will publish in the Official Report for each local education authority area (a) the number participating in the youth opportunities programme from 1 April 1978 to 31 March 1979, (b) the proportions progressing to a second module of the programme, and (c) the total number eligible to leave school at the age of 16 years during 1978–79.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.