HC Deb 01 December 1988 vol 142 cc369-70W
Mr. McCrindle

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what provision is made for difficult-to-place teenagers; what measures are being considered to increase the level of provision; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cope

There are more than sufficient premium places on YTS to cater for difficult-to-place young people. The scope of funding for the disabled has been widened to include, for example, young people with emotional or behavioural problems. YTS initial training has been introduced for those young people who need a period of preparation and assessment before entering mainstream YTS. Places for difficult young people are also available on community industry.

I believe that these increased measures provide a valuable foundation at the start of their working lives for young people with difficulties.

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