§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many young people under the age of 20 years have been registered unemployed in Wales for more than 26 weeks; how many young people under the age of 24 years have been registered unemployed in Wales over the same period; and how many young people in both age groups are employed by Government-sponsored job creation schemes.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsInformation is not available for the precise age groups specified. In October 1980, the latest date for which information is available, there were 2,456 people under 20 and a further 2,714 people in the age group 20 to 24 registered as unemployed for more than 26 weeks. There is no age analysis of those benefiting from the Government's special employment measures. In November 1980 almost 14,000 were participating in the youth opportunities programme and community industry throughout Wales. Both schemes are aimed at young people under 19.