§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many people aged(a) 19–30 and (b) over 30 in the working population have not achieved (i) a Level 2 qualification and (ii) a Level 3 qualification. [130719]
§ Alan JohnsonThe following table shows analysis of the working population (i.e. economically active) for those aged(a) 19–30 and (b) over 30 who lack a Level 2 and Level 3 qualification. Data come from the Labour Force Survey in spring 2003 and cover England only.
Age band 19 to 30 Percentage Age band Over 301 Percentage Below Level 2 1,294,000 22 5,646,000 32 Below Level 3 2,629,000 44 9.234,000 53 Total work force 5,921,000 — 17,568,000 — 1This age band covers economically active males aged 31–64 and economically active females aged 31–59.