HC Deb 18 March 1981 vol 1 cc105-6W
Mr. Tilley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed young persons have received training at the Ministry of Defence under the

Number and Percentage of Warnings Given
England and Wales Scotland
Number Percentage of all PHAs called Number Percentage of all PHAs called
Cases called on initiative of applicant 1 0.3
Cases called on initiative of respondent 54 16 1 8
Cases called on initiative of tribunal 70 21 4 31
Total 125 37 5 38

At the moment incomplete information only is available about the progress of cases following a PHA.

youth opportunities programme in each year from 1978 to date; and if he will give examples of the range of training offered by the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Information is not available in the form requested, but some 200 young persons have participated, since 1979, in schemes sponsored by the Ministry of Defence under the youth opportunities programme. The schemes generally provide work experience and cover a wide range of activities, including maintenance, garage work, catering and administration.

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