Apprenticeships (Hansard, 20 January 1983)

HC Deb 20 January 1983 vol 35 c171W 171W

§ Mr. Dobson
asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people entered into apprenticeships in 1982–83; and how many entered in each of the preceding five years.

§ Mr. Peter Morrison
It is estimated that about 45,000 young people entered apprenticeships in 1982–83. Estimated figures for the preceding five years are as follows:

Year Number

1977–78 110,100

1978–79 113,600

1979–80 100,000

1980–81 90,000

1981–82 60,000

Year	Number
1977–78	110,100
1978–79	113,600
1979–80	100,000
1980–81	90,000
1981–82	60,000