§ 44. Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed 17-year-olds there are in the United Kingdom; and if he will take special measures to give them training and employment.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information is not available in the form requested. We expect that there will be sufficient resources to provide places for 17-year-old unemployed school leavers on the youth training scheme. Community industry is also available to help 17-year-olds.