§ Mr. David Steelasked the Minister of Labour what training is available in the counties of Roxburgh, Selkirk or Peebles under the Agricultural Training Scheme.
§ Mr. HattersleyTraining in agriculture is available for young people in Scotland under a scheme administered by the Scottish Apprenticeship Council for Agriculture and Horticulture. Apprentices accepted under this scheme are trained by employers who may claim training grants from the Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industry Training Board. Arrangements are also made for apprentices to attend suitable day or block release classes. Training for ex-regular members of H.M. Forces and for disabled persons over the age of 18 can be arranged with employers under the Government's Vocational Training Scheme.