HC Deb 15 April 1986 vol 95 cc358-9W
Ms. Clare Short

asked the Paymaster General if he will provide an occupational or industrial breakdown of the jobs covered by the young workers scheme and the community programme.

Mr. Lang

The table gives the breakdown by industrial division of the support being given under the young workers scheme at the end of March 1986. Figures of occupational or industrial breakdowns for the community programme are not available.

Current Support under the Young Workers Scheme
Standard industrial classification Numbers Percentage
0 Agriculture, forestry and fishing 1,633 3
1 Energy and water supply industry 75
2 Extraction of minerals and ores other than fuels; manufacture of metals, mineral products and chemicals 691 1
3 Metal goods, engineering and vehicles industries 4,655 9
4 Other manufacturing industries 7,548 14
5 Construction 5,973 11
6 Distribution; hotels and catering; repairs 16,296 30
7 Transport and communication 1,233 2
8 Banking, finance, insurance, business services and leasing 4,917 9
9 Other services 11,327 21
Total 54,348 100

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