HC Deb 30 July 1980 vol 989 c762W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many young persons in Scotland are now employed by Government-sponsored job creation schemes.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

At the end of June 12,800 young people in Scotland were taking part in the youth opportunities programme and 1,400 in community industry. In addition, some 500 young people were receiving training under schemes organised by industrial training boards jointly with the Manpower Services Commission.