HC Deb 06 November 1995 vol 265 cc632-3W
Mr. Byers

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what was the number of 16 and 17-year-olds on youth training in each region in August 1994 and August 1995. [41834]

Mr. Paice

The number on youth training in each region is given in the table. Information has been given for July 1995, the latest available month. It is not possible to provide figures for those aged 16 and 17 on youth training. Therefore, the table covers all those on youth training.

Youth training Great Britain and regions number in training
Region August 1994 July 1995
South east 25,700 24,500
London 18,200 16,800
Eastern 21,500 19,600
South west 18,000 19,100
West Midlands 27,100 26,300
East Midlands 22,400 22,700
Yorkshire and Humberside 27,600 26,100
Merseyside 11,100 12,300
North west 37,100 32,900
North east 18,900 16,800
Wales 14,600 13,000
Scotland 32,300 30,300
Great Britain 274,500 263,700

Source:

TEC Management Information Returns, Welsh Office, The Scottish Office, Employment Service.