§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many of the following craftsmen have been trained in England over the last 10 years: (a) 647W plasterers, (b) slaters/tilers, (c) joiners/carpenters, (d) bricklayers and (e) plumbers, defined by traditional apprenticeships and in other ways.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonComplete figures are not available in the form requested, but the following tables show for the past 10 years:
Number of Apprentice Registrations in England and Wales to year ending 31st December Plasterers Slater/Tilers Joiners/ Carpenters Bricklayers 1974 481 81 5,689 2,992 1975 501 106 6,029 2,941 1976 491 126 4,899 2,371 1977 436 103 4,553 2,332 1978 417 165 4,934 2,404 1979 495 141 5,620 2,927 1980 563 200 6,313 3,366 1981 433 175 5,204 2,640 1982 373 156 4,420 2,040 1983 320 169 4,335 2,004
Total number of trainees supported in Great Britain under TOPS on construction trades Number 1974–75 6,800 1975–76 7,200 1976–77 6,200 1977–78 6,600 1978–79 6,100 1979–80 6,300 1980–81 6,300 1981–82 6,200 1982–83 5,800 1983–84 5,900