§ Mr. McMahonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed young persons have received training at Ministry of Defence establishments under the youth opportunities programme in each year since May 1979; and what types of training are offered by the Ministry of Defence in this way.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonInformation is not available in the form requested, but over 400 places have been provided since 1979 in schemes sponsored by the Ministry of Defence under the youth opportunities programme. About 50 per cent of these places have been occupied at any one time. The schemes generally provide work experience and cover a wide range of activities, including maintenance, garage work, catering and administration.