§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what policy initiatives he intends to take to reduce the number of young people without jobs.
§ Mr. David HuntThe Careers Service and the Employment Service already offer a wide range of services aimed at helping young people find suitable employment. The Government are firmly committed to quality training for young people and all 16 and 17-year-olds who are not in full-time education or employment are entitled to a youth training place. By 1996 all 16 and 17-year-olds in this category will be entitled to a training credit which will increase their ability to obtain jobs with training to approved standards and to achieve recognised qualifications.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will establish drop-in centres to assist young people out of work.
§ Mr. David HuntThe Careers Service and the Employment Service already offer a wide range of readily accessible services to young people aimed at providing advice, guidance and information on suitable training and employment opportunities.