§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether all the activities promoted under the youth opportunities programme are specifically aimed at job experience; and whether he is satisfied that attendance at lectures on social studies, the nuclear deterrent and other broad fields of study is calculated to promote relevant job experience.
Mr. PeterMorrison: The content of all youth opportunities programme schemes is designed to give young people a sound preparation for working life. This includes training to give them an understanding of work and society. Discussion of current affairs may contribute by helping to improve young people's ability to communicate and thereby improving their performance at job interviews and at work. I am concerned to ensure that training under the youth opportunities programme is relevant and effective.