§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the numbers of people starting and completing apprenticeships in Scotland for each of the past 10 years and the breakdown of these figures into trades, industries, etc.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the information is not obtainable other than at disproportionate cost. Whilst industrial training boards generally have figures for those doing ITB recommended apprenticeship training, there are a large number of young people receiving apprenticeship training which is other than ITB recommended and likewise there are a considerable number whose employers are outside the scope of the training boards.
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the number of apprentices in training in Scotland in 1974, 1975 and at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that information is not obtainable other than at disproportionate cost. Whilst the industrial training boards generally have figures for those doing ITB recommended apprenticeship training, there are a large number of young people receiving apprenticeship training which is other than ITB recommended and likewise there are a number whose employers are outside the scope of the training boards.