HC Deb 02 March 1983 vol 38 c174W
23. Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of unemployed young people registered in careers offices in Scotland; and what is the total number of job vacancies for young people so registered.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

On 13 January 1983, the total number of young people registered at careers offices in Scotland was 30,881, including Christmas school leavers.

On 7 January 1983, the total number of unfilled vacancies held at careers offices and job centres in Scotland stood at 169 and 12,157, respectively.