HC Deb 01 May 1987 vol 115 cc254-5W
Mr. Conway

asked the Paymaster General what has been the percentage job placement from the YTS in the Shrewsbury travel-to-work area in the last period for which figures are available.

Mr. Trippier

The information is not available in the form requested.

The MSC conducts a regular follow-up survey of YTS leavers. The latest results for the local authority district of Shrewsbury, covering leavers during the period 1 April 1986 to 31 September 1986, show that some three months after leaving 63 per cent. were in full-time employment; 5 per cent. were in part-time employment; 3 per cent. Were on a full-time course; 9 per cent. were on another YTS scheme; 4 per cent. were doing something else; and 16 per cent. were unemployed.

Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Paymaster General if he will announce the numbers currently leaving YTS and going into employment.

Mr. Trippier

The Manpower Services Commission conducts a regular follow-up survey of all YTS leavers. The latest results, covering leavers during the period 1 April 1986 to 31 September 1986, show that some three months after leaving 65 per cent. were in full-time employment; 4 per cent. were in part-time employment; 4 per cent. were on a full-time course at a college or training centre; 5 per cent. were on another YTS scheme; 3 per cent. were doing something else; and 20 per cent. were unemployed.

The figures do not total 100 per cent. due to rounding.