§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many 16-year-olds are currently taking part in the youth training scheme in the Huddersfield travel-to-work area; and what percentage this number represents of all 1983 16-year-old school leavers.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information is not available in the precise form requested. However, it is estimated that about 4,350 16-year-olds were taking part in the youth training scheme in the area covered by the Manpower Services Commission's Bradford area office, which covers Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Huddersfield, at the end of December. Careers service estimates suggest that about 10,000 16-year-olds left school in 1983 in the same area.
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§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many youth training scheme places were identified and supported in the Workington travel-to-work area and in Cumbria during the last month for which statistics are available.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI have nothing to add to my reply to the hon. Member on 18 November 1983.—[Vol. 48, c.585.]
§ Ms Clare Shortasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether young people studying under the 15 and 21-hour rules are liable to have their benefit cut if they refuse a place on a youth training scheme.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkRefusal of a suitable youth training scheme place can lead to a reduction in benefit. Each case is decided by the independent adjudicating authorities.