§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many colleges of further education are organising courses in non-traditional skills for women; and how many such courses are funded by the European social fund.
§ Dr. MawhinneyNone of the colleges in Northern Ireland organises courses specifically designed to equip women with non-traditional skills. However, over the last four years there has been a 40 per cent. increase in the numbers of women enrolling in courses in a number of subject areas, such as engineering and construction, which have in the past been largely male dominated.