§ 4. Mr. Benceasked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking to increase opportunities for apprenticeship in industry in the County of Dumbarton.
§ Mr. P. ThomasOpportunities for apprenticeship depend largely on the general employment situation. The Government, through the Local Employment Act, is encouraging further industrial development in Dunbartonshire. A Committee on which all sides of industry in Scotland are to be represented is about to be set up to keep the apprenticeship position under review and encourage employers to increase their intake.
§ Mr. BenceIs the hon. Gentleman aware that as a result of the rapid expansion of the new town of Cumbernauld some frustration is felt among young families who come out of Glasgow into the new town because of lack of opportunities or apprenticeship for young people there? Will the hon. Gentleman see what can be done in that direction?
§ Mr. ThomasI am grateful to the hon. Member. That is the sort of point we would gladly look into.