HC Deb 19 February 1982 vol 18 cc235-6W
Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many unemployed young people living in the areas covered by (a) the Yorkshire and Humberside region, (b) the Greater Manchester county council, (c) the Oldham education authority, (d) Kirklees education authority and (e) England as a whole, are currently studying courses at institutes of higher education which involve attendance for more than 16 hours a week and which lead to the gaining of additional, certifiable qualifications;

(2) how many unemployed young people living within the areas covered by (a) Yorkshire and Humberside region, (b) the Greater Manchester county council, (c) the Oldham education authority and (d) the Kirklees education authority are currently undertaking part-time courses at institutes of further education (i) in total, (ii) for more than 12 hours a week and (iii) for more than 16 hours a week; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

I refer the hon. Member to reply given to the hon. Member for South Shields (Dr. Clarke) on Tusday 16 February.—[Vol. 18, c.107.]