HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 cc2-3W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further steps he intends to take to relieve unemployment among 19 to 24-year-olds; and if he will make a statement.>

Mr. Jim Lester

My right hon. Friend announced on 14 February 1980 the details of the package of special employment measures which the Government intend to pursue up to the end of the current financial year. We shall, in line with normal practice, be carrying out a thorough review, of all the special measures before announcing decisions for the next financial year. Included in that review we shall consider the needs of 19 to 24-year-olds and of other age groups.