§ Mr. Lawlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is now the total number of work places with youth training scheme participants placed in them; and, at the latest available date, what percentage has been visited by Manpower Services Commission staff.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAt the end of January there were 10,849 approved schemes under the youth training scheme many of which involve the provision of training or work experience at a number of different workplaces. Exact figures for the total number of workplaces involved are not available. All schemes with occupied places have been visited at least once by Manpower Services Commission officials.