§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the estimated cost per place of the youth training scheme, type A, type B and type B2 schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe national average cost per occupied place per annum on the various programmes within the youth training scheme is some £1,950 on mode A, £3,600 on mode B1 and £2,185 on mode B2.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what are the principles by which he decides the allocation of type A, B1 and B2 youth training schemes; whether the decisive factor is a population or an unemployment level; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what future plans he has for the youth training scheme B1 (community programme) schemes for the less academic entrants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Government's aim is that the youth training scheme should be employer-based. Accordingly, although detailed plans for 1984–85 have not 623W been finalised, the balance of provision will be predominantly employer led work based mode A schemes. However, mode B schemes will continue to play an important role in the youth training scheme provision, particularly in areas where there is a shortage of employer-led schemes. I am assured by the Manpower Services Commission that under its plans for mode A and mode B the needs of the less academic will be taken into account.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many type A, B1 and B2 youth training scheme places are filled in Wales;
(2) what number of youth training scheme places are (a) filled and (b) unfilled in Wales.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsAt the end of December 1983 16,373 places were occupied with a further 7,523 places available. Of those places occupied in December, 10,014 were in mode A, 4,547 were in mode B 1 and 1,812 were in mode B2.