§ Mr. Conwayasked 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. TrippierThe 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 255W 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 Bakerasked the Paymaster General if he will announce the numbers currently leaving YTS and going into employment.
§ Mr. TrippierThe 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.