§ 40. Mr. Butcherasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many computer programming courses were provided under the training opportunities scheme for 1978–79 and 1979–80; and what is the provision for the current financial year.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the 85W number of computer programming courses run or projected under the training opportunities scheme in each of the years specified is as follows:
1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 (projected) 86 139 176 courses courses courses 1,173 1,899 2,402 completions completions completions
§ 46. Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects next to discuss with the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission the operation of the training opportunities scheme.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI have no immediate plans to discuss with the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission the operation of the training opportunities scheme.