§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether the system for monitoring the numbers of young people covered by the youth training guarantee and seeking a place on youth training announced in the oral answer by the Secretary of State for Employment,Official Report, 7 July 1992, column 172, will cover Wales; who will be responsible for monitoring in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntI reviewed performance on the youth training guarantee at a recent meeting with the chairmen of Welsh training and enterprise councils and I am satisfied that Welsh TECs have the resources they need to meet the guarantee. The Minister of State has subsequently written to the chairmen asking them for advance information of any issues in meeting it. My officials are discussing the position with each TEC, and will also be reviewing with TECs and principal careers officers whether changes to monitoring arrangements need to be made in the light of the steps announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment on 7 July.