HC Deb 26 February 1970 vol 796 cc1377-8
16. Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what steps her Department is taking to encourage employer-sponsored courses at Government training centres; and what reaction there has been by employers in the Hull and district intermediate area.

Mr. Dell

Since May, 1969, five employers from the Hull and district intermediate area have nominated 86 employees for sponsored training courses, and 15 of these have so far completed training.

Mr. McNamara

Is my right hon. Friend aware that his reply will be very disappointing, as we are an intermediate area? What steps is he taking to draw the attention of employers in the area to the great benefits that can be obtained from sponsoring students on courses?

Mr. Dell

I am a little disappointed by the results so far, and hope that we shall have a better result in the future. We are doing a great deal to inform employers of the opportunities which sponsored training courses give in the Hull area, among others.