HC Deb 10 June 1986 vol 99 cc139-40W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Paymaster General what steps the Government are taking to reduce the level of unemployment in Waltham Forest.

Mr. Lang

The Government's economic strategy is providing the climate of low inflation and sustained growth which is the only sensible way to secure real jobs in Waltham Forest and elsewhere. Waltham Forest will also benefit from the new package of measures announced in the Budget to accelerate the growth of enterprise, boost opportunities for the young, and help the long-term unemployed find work.

Course title Leeds skillcentre Bradford skillcentre Sheffield skillcentre Wakefield skillcentre
Automation maintenance technician 3 to 4 weeks
Auto electronics 6 to 8 weeks
Basic engineering 6 to 8 weeks
Bricklaying 6 to 8 weeks 2to3 months 8 weeks 3 to 4 weeks
Carpentry and joinery 2 to 3 weeks 6 to 8 weeks 8 weeks 4 months
Computer assisted design and manufacture 6 to 8 weeks
Computer assisted manufacture and production engineering 4 weeks
Computer numerically controlled engineering 6 to 8 weeks
Computer process control systems Immediate
Electronics test and service mechanic *Block entry *Block entry
Electrical instrument maintenance *Block entry

Mr. Deakins

asked the Paymaster General how many unemployed claimants in the London borough of Waltham Forest are (a) under 25 years, (b) have been unemployed for more than one year and (c) are in both categories.

Mr. Lang

The following information is in the Library:

Unemployed claimants in the Waltham Forest local authority district on 10 April 1986
Number
Aged under 25 years 4,129
Unemployed over one year 5,035
Aged under 25 years and unemployed over one year 1,145