§ Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for Employment how much public expenditure would be saved if the industrial training boards were entirely financed by the industries they serve.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the cost to public funds of meeting the operating costs of industrial training boards in the current financial year is estimated to amount to £51 million.
§ Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many full and part-time staff would be released from the public service if the industrial training 450W opportunities. While some schemes and courses in the youth opportunities programme seek to give specific help to disabled young people they are generally encouraged to take part in opportunities available to all young people