Commenting on figures showing that the Assembly Government is still failing to meet its target of 93% of 16-18 year olds in education, employment or training, Paul Davies AM, Shadow Minister for Education, said:

"It is regrettable that under Labour-Plaid, the number of young people missing out on life opportunities by not being in education, employment or training remains too high.

"Ministers need to identify why their policies are failing to improve educational standards, while academic attainment is rising in other parts of the UK.

"Welsh Conservatives would encourage entrepreneurship in schools to help young people gain valuable skills and give them the option of setting up their own business when they leave full-time education."