§ Mr. Denis Howellasked the Secretary of State for Employment if, in view of the large scale unemployment in the West Midlands, he will introduce new measures to ensure that young people obtain permanent full-time employment, and achieve a greater degree of self dignity and earn sufficient wages to maintain a married existence.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonEmployment prospects for young people in the West Midlands, as for other groups elsewhere, depend on the success of the Government's economic policies designed to curb inflation and encourage competitive enterprise. A well-trained young work force can contribute to economic success, and accordingly my right hon. Friend announced on 21 June a major new youth training scheme which will provide school leavers with the foundation training they need for a successful and fulfilling future life at work.