§ Mr. Hornbyasked the Minister of Labour what objections he has received from trade unions to the employment of trainees from Government training centres; and which trade unions, industries and skills had been concerned in such objections.
§ Mr. GunterThe arrangements for training at Government Training Centres are in general the subject of agreement with both sides of industry at national level. It follows that trainees are normally accepted into employment with the co-operation of the trade unions. In a few areas, however, there are local difficulties with trade unions over certain trades. It would not be helpful at the present time to highlight these difficulties which I am making efforts to overcome.