Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 July 1999. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 July 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, If he will make a statement on measures to help the young unemployed in Wales. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on measures to help the young unemployed in Wales. [88540] Mr. Michael: Since the New Deal was launched across Wales in April 1998, there has been a 44 per cent. reduction in the number of 18-24 olds who have been unemployed for six months or more. During its first year the New Deal has helped 5,400 young people in Wales into sustained employment; 1,200 are undertaking full-time education or training and a similar number are gaining valuable work experience on the Environment Task Force and Voluntary Sector options. From 1 July, these measures will be taken forward by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment in partnership with the National Assembly for Wales.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88540; 334 c571W
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Employment schemes Young people Wales Unemployment New deal for young people
Contains statistics: Yes