Government Training Centres

HC Deb 30 April 1970 vol 800 cc1441-2

18. Mr. Barnes

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what proportion of those attending courses at government training centres has left employment to take up places.

Mr. Dell

A little over half in recent years. 54 per cent. of those accepted for training during March were in employment at the time.

Mr. Barnes

Can my right hon. Friend say what rate of expansion is planned for Government training centres in the current year and in what direction it is most likely to be?

Mr. Dell

We intend to continue to complete the current programme for opening Government training centres which has resulted in the numbers trained in G.T.C.s rising from 4,000 in 1964 to 12,500 in 1969. We shall introduce a new programme if it proves necessary on the basis of current experience.