HC Deb 25 June 1981 vol 7 cc137-8W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is yet able to make a further statement on plans for military training of unemployed young people under (a) the youth opportunities programme or (b) other recruitment programmes.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I have accepted the advice of the Manpower Services Commission that the training of unemployed young people by the Armed Services should not become part of the youth opportunities programme. I am now considering the matter further with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.