HC Deb 28 July 1981 vol 9 cc403-4W
19. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on youth employment schemes.

34. Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he proposes to deal with youth unemployment.

42. Mr. James Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he intends to make a statement on measures to reduce the youth unemployment figures.

49. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the progress being made in the solution of the problem of youth unemployment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I refer my hon. Friend to the announcement made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister yesterday. The Government's actions have clearly demonstrated our commitment to helping the young unemployed.

45. Mr. Colin Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the percentage of young people who, having participated in the work experience programme, have now secured employment.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The most recent survey, which covered a sample of young people who entered work experience schemes under the youth opportunities programme in March 1980, showed that 36 per cent. went into employment immediately after leaving their schemes, and a further 13 per cent. entered full-time education or training.

36. Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with facilities available for training school leavers.

Mr. Peter Morrison

No. The consultative document "A New Training Initiative" discusses ways in which all can contribute to improving training for new entrants to employment. It is most important that employers should consider their future needs for trained manpower in deciding present training programmes. The Government help through the unified vocational preparation programme, through additional support for long-term training and by improving the training element in YOP offerings.