§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many 16 and 17-year-olds in Halifax have lost benefits since September 1988 because they are unemployed or have been unable to take advantage of their guaranteed YTS place.
§ Mr. CopeThe guaranteed offer of a YTS place to all 16 and 17-year-olds not in full-time education or employment means that there is now no need for young people to be unemployed. I am satisfied that the Training Agency has more than sufficient YTS places available in Halifax for those who apply for one.