§ Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many youth training scheme places have been offered by each of the armed forces; and how many of these are filled.
§ Mr. StanleyThe armed services youth training scheme introduced in August 1983, is closely parallel to, but separate from, the youth training scheme administered by the Manpower Services Commission. The information requested is as follows:
RN Army RAF Totals ASYTS Places Available FY 1983/84 220 1,250 287 1,757 FY 1984/85 410 1,314 573 2,297 FY 1985/86 500 957 746 2,203 Intakes FY 1983/84 80 442 149 671 FY 1984/85 170 153 407 730 FY 1985/86 (April to September 1985) 85 53 360 498