§ Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the numbers of school leavers claiming unemployment benefit in the peak months of each of 1983, 1984 and 1985; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsPublished figures for unemployed school leavers normally relate to those under the age of 18. In all three years the peak occurred in September. The figures are as follows:
Number 1983 14,719 1984 12,028 1985 11,327