§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many skillcentres there are in Wales; how many places they offer; what were the figures for each of the preceding seven years; and whether there is any intention to reduce the number of training centres or places in the immediate future.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsCurrently there are six skillcentres in Wales and one skillcentre annex, providing 1,385 places. Figures for earlier years are as follows:
Skillcentresi Annexes Places 1974 5 2 1,206 1975 5 2 1,520 1976 6 2 1,607 1977 6 3 1,762 1978 6 3 1,762 1979 6 3 1,696 1980 6 3 1,435 The Manpower Services Commission have no intention of reducing the number of centres in the immediate future but a reduction of 54 places in poor performance courses is planned during 1981–82.