I started this Thread for one reason only and we get some flag waving Brits trying to turn the Thread around to suit their own selfish ends.
I waited before I started this Thread to see if someone from Britain would take up the baton, unfortunately this didn`t happen.
This Thread is important not only to Britain but also to Ireland, the European body whose report I quoted did not include Ireland in its survey, I did so and the stupid reaction from Shields Folk would be worth reading again, the point is this, Britain is in a serious situation regarding its youngsters and those that ignore this are foolish in the extreme.
I hope I make myself clear put away your loyalty to you motherland and look around you and tell me I am wrong.