HC Deb 18 December 1967 vol 756 c895
8. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour what is the current waiting list for entry into Government training centres in the Northern Region.

Mr. Hattersley

528.

Mr. Willey

Does my hon. Friend realise that the question of training has top priority in the Northern Region? We have made a marginal improvement, but far more must be done, and immediately.

Mr. Hattersley

I accept that more must be done, and I hope that my right hon. Friend will take as evidence of my acceptance of that the fact that during the next two years training places in Government training centres in the North-East will more than double.

Mr. R. W. Elliott

Will the hon. Gentleman look with urgency at the range of training courses in Government training centres in the North-East, as the complaint from incoming industrialists of there not being a sufficient width of training courses is causing regular and increasing concern?

Mr. Hattersley

I hope to answer a Question specifically about this later.