HC Deb 28 October 1982 vol 29 c475W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the latest total of unemployed amongst persons(a)aged 17 years and(b)aged 18 years, expressed as a percentage; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The following information relates to July 1982:

Total unemployed in Wales
Per cent.
Under 18* 17,257 9.8
Aged 18 10,742 6.1
*Separate statistics for 17 year olds are not available.

Places for 45,000 entrants under the youth opportunities programme will be provided in Wales this year, and over 5,000 applications under the young workers scheme have been approved in Wales so far this year.