HC Deb 26 April 1991 vol 189 c585W
Mr. Terry Fields

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many places for (i) employment training and (ii) youth training were available in 1990–91; and how many places are expected to be available in 1991–92.

Mr. Jackson

For 1990–91 there were 215,000 places available for people eligible for employment training and 380,000 places available for young people eligible for youth training. The provision of places in 1991–92 is a matter for training and enterprise councils.

Mr. Terry Fields

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many youth training places are available in England and Wales; and how many 16 and 17-year-olds are registered as seeking a place.

Mr. Jackson

Information on the number of youth training places available or the number of 16 and 17-year-olds seeking places in England and Wales is not held centrally.