HC Deb 13 July 1982 vol 27 cc361-2W
Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons are presently engaged on Manpower Service Commission youth employment schemes in Bearsden; and what the figures were for 1979, 1980 and 1981.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present level of youth unemployment in Bearsden.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Precise information on the numbers of young people unemployed in Bearsden is not available. However, on 15 April 1982, 423 young people under the age of 19 years were registered as unemployed at the Maryhill jobcentre which covers the Bearsden area.

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