HC Deb 18 December 1984 vol 70 cc113-4W
Mr. Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list instances of pre-strike ballots held in accordance with the Trade Union Act 1984 and the result of those ballots.

Mr. Alan Clark

Since the young workers scheme started in January 1982, it has helped provide employment for over 350,000 young people at more realistic rates of pay. Some 70,000 young people are currently supported and my right hon. Friend announced on 12 November, at column 644, that the scheme is to continue until March 1986.