§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the Petroleum Industrial Training Board regarding the expansion of further education facilities in Scotland.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe recent report of the Interdepartmental Working Party on Education and Training for Offshore Development concluded that there was insufficient information about demand for and supply of education and 219W training in relation to the employment of various categories of craftsmen, technicians and operators employed in offshore activities. The report recommended that the Petroleum Industry Training Board should, in consultation with the Department of Employment and the Education Departments, undertake further studies of this matter. It is hoped that these consultations will take place in the near future with a view to the necessary studies being put in hand.
§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what study he is making of education and training for oil rig and platform design and construction.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellMy Department is playing a full part with other Departments concerned to ensure that design and production by industry of offshore installations is not hampered by lack of appropriate facilities for education and training.