§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many trainees are on the youth training scheme; and what percentage this represents of the relevant age group.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAt the end of April 1985 there were 259,500 young people on the youth training scheme, most of whom were aged 16 or 17. It is estimated that about 30 per cent. of all 16-year-olds and about 5 per cent. of all 17-year-olds in Great Britain were on the scheme.