HC Deb 03 February 1994 vol 236 cc911-2W
Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many 16 to 18-year-olds were undergoing apprenticeship training in Scotland in the 12-month period ended(a) December 1990, (b) December 1991, (c) December 1992 and (d) December 1993; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stewart

This information is not available in the form requested. However, information from the labour force survey shows the numbers of 16 to 18-year-olds involved in apprenticeships in Scotland in the spring of each year from 1990 to 1993 as set out in the table:

Numbers of 16 to 18-year-olds involved in apprenticeships
Period Number
Spring
1990 23,824
1991 26,825
Period Number
1992 25,996
1993 19,495