HC Deb 11 February 1992 vol 203 c483W
18. Mr. Squire

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the current annual cost of providing training for 16 and 17-year-olds.

Mr. Howard

Provision for youth training in Great Britain in 1991–92 was £842 million. Yesterday I announced plans for a further £17 million to be allocated to YT in the current financial year, as part of my Department's spring supplementary estimate.

19. Mr. Watson

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many 1991 school leavers sought a place on a youth training scheme; and how many were successful.

Mr. Howard

Information about entrants to youth training is not available by reference to the date of their leaving school. The Government remain committed to their guarantee of an offer of a place on YT for all 16 and 17-year-olds not in a job or full-time education.