HC Deb 02 February 1988 vol 126 cc553-4W
48. Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people entered employment in 1987 with no access to training.

Mr. Cope

The information is not available in the form requested.

A postal Survey of young people aged 16 and 17 was conducted in February 1986 as part of the youth cohort study. Of these young people who were in full-time employment outside of YTS, 34 per cent. said that they were not receiving training or instructions.

65. Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce a guarantee of training for all young people entering employment for the first time.

Mr. Cope

Only employers can guarantee training for their own young employees but, through YTS the Government provide high-quality training for 16 and 17-year-old school leavers. The government intend in 1988 to guarantee a place on YTS for all young people under 18 who leave or lose a job or previous YTS place, right up to their 18th birthday. Very many employers see the benefits of YTS as a method of recruitment and training this is why YTS has become the main route into employment for the under-18 age group.

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