§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many people from the Republic of Ireland took up places on community programmes, YTS and other young persons programmes in England, Scotland and Wales in each year from 1982 to 1987, inclusive, for each of the age groups 16 to 18 years, 18 to 25 years and 25 years and over;
(2) what information he has as to how many people from Northern Ireland took up places on community programmes, YTS and other young persons programmes 718W in England, Scotland and Wales in each year from 1982 to 1987, inclusive, for each of the age groups 16 to 18 years, 18 to 25 years and 25 years and over.
§ Mr. LeeI regret that the information requested is not available. The Manpower Services Commission which runs the community programme, YTS and other programmes does not collect information on the number of participants who come from the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.