§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if, in view of the large numbers of former executives who are now unemployed or retired prematurely who would find a rôle contributing to or developing small businesses, he will instruct the training opportunities scheme to provide training in self-employment.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the Training Services Agency's (TSA) Training Opportunities Scheme (TOPS) covers training for self-employment.