§ 29. Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of young people on work experience programmes is sponsored by small firms.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that about 54 per cent. of the work experience places on the youth opportunities programme are sponsored by firms employing 100 people or fewer. Approximately 39 per cent. of the places are sponsored by firms employing 20 people or fewer.