Government Training Centres (Hansard, 29 February 1968)

HC Deb 29 February 1968 vol 759 c418W 418W

§ Mr. Alec Jones
asked the Minister of Labour what is the number of persons in Rhondda accepted for and awaiting training in Government training centres; and how many have been waiting for periods of three months, six months, nine months and 12 months or more, respectively.

§ Mr. Hattersley:
On 26th February, 43 accepted applicants from Rhondda were awaiting training in Government Training Centres. Their waiting periods had been:

Under 3 months … … 10

3–6 months … … 10

6–9 months … … 6

9–12 months … … 6

Over 12 months … … 11

Of the 23 who had been waiting over six months, 19 were in employment at the time of acceptance for training. In Wales long waiting periods are mainly confined to two of the 22 trades available.

Under 3 months	…	…	10
3–6 months	…	…	10
6–9 months	…	…	6
9–12 months	…	…	6
Over 12 months	…	…	11