asked the Minister for Labour (a) the number of young people who have been engaged on work experience programmes during 1981, 1982 and 1983 indicating male and female, and (b) the number of young people who have participated in AnCO courses during 1981, 1982 and 1983 to date indicating male and female.
Written Answers. - Youth Training Courses.
166.
The numbers of young people who have been engaged in the National Manpower Service Work Experience Programme during the years 1981, 1982 and up to November, 1983 are as follows:
|
1981 |
1982 |
1983 (up to Nov.) |
|
|
Males |
3,380 |
5,061 |
5,090 |
|
Females |
5,244 |
8,769 |
9,525 |
|
Totals |
8,624 |
13,830 |
14,615 |
I should emphasise that these figures cover total participation but the following are the figures for new entrants:
|
1981 |
1982 |
1983 (up to Nov.) |
|
|
Males |
2,543 |
3,777 |
2,978 |
|
Females |
3,910 |
6,764 |
5,572 |
|
Totals |
6,453 |
10,541 |
8,550 |
In relation to AnCO training courses, the throughput figures are as follows:
|
1981 |
1982 |
1983 (up to Nov.) |
|
|
Males |
10,571 |
13,311 |
15,434 |
|
Females |
4,021 |
6,299 |
7,226 |
|
Totals |
14,592 |
19,610 |
22,660 |