HC Deb 28 February 1972 vol 832 cc37-8W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the take-up for places in Government training centres in the North-West.

Mr. Bryan

Ninety-five per cent. of the places available at Government training centres in the North-Western Region were occupied on 10th January.

Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the courses at Government training centres in the North-West where the take up does not exceed 75 per cent.

Mr. Bryan

On 10th January occupancy at Government training centres in the North-West Region did not exceed 75 per cent. in courses in precision grinding, sheet metal working and instrument fitting. The average occupancy rate for these three trades was 69 per cent.

Mr. Edward Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects the intended new Government training centre at Bradford to be in operation.

Mr. Bryan

It is planned to open the centre for training by 1975.