§ Mr. Concannonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many training places are currently available under the Northern Ireland Department of Manpower Services attachment training scheme.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThere is no specific upper limit to the number of places available under this scheme. At present 1,392 people are attending training courses under the attachment training scheme, which is the highest number since its introduction in 1970.
§ Mr. Concannonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many places for adults and young persons are currently available in Government training centres in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe information is as follows:720 Adults; 500 Young persons; 1,900 Apprentices.