§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for Employment if training and retraining facilities are being used to capacity in Coventry; and what steps, if any, are under consideration to expand the capacity and scope of those facilities.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that although good use is being made of the training facilities in Coventry there is 521W usually some spare capacity in skill-centres and colleges. The Training Services Agency, however, recognises there may be a need for a limited expansion of facilities and this is currently receiving urgent consideration.
§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many applications he has received from disabled persons in Coventry for assistance in obtaining and retaining employment due to non availability of an Invacar.
§ Mr. John GrantI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that only one application for assistance under the Employment Services Agency's fares to work scheme, has been received from a disabled person living in the Coventry area. This was from a disabled person who is awaiting the issue of an Invacar. A grant, under the fares to work scheme, is being paid.