§ 43. Mr. Hirstasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many young people are currently participating in youth training schemes operated by local authorities and health boards in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartPrecise information is not available. However, information compiled between 1 March and 13 May 1986 suggests that around 9,550 young people in Scotland are participating in YTS programmes operated by local authorities and some 180 in those operated by health boards. The support of YTS by these bodies is greatly appreciated.