HC Deb 20 November 1987 vol 122 c695W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the progress of the two-year YTS in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

At the end of September 1987, there were some 25,300 young people in training on YTS schemes in Wales. All those taking part will receive up to two years' high-quality training with related work experience. All schemes in Wales are introducing opportunities to obtain a vocational qualification, or credit towards one.

The latest information on those young people leaving YTS between April 1986 and May 1987 shows that 66 per cent. were going into work or further education and training. With the Government guarantee of a place on YTS for all 16 and 17-year-old school leavers, no young person under 18 need choose to remain unemployed.