§ 34. Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the implications of the proposed cutback in mode B1 places under the youth training scheme funding.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe Government believe that as many as possible of the young people entering the youth training scheme should be catered for under employer-based schemes. In the circumstances we are satisfied that we shall need fewer places in training workshops and community projects in 1984–85 than were approved during the first year of the scheme. We are satisfied that suitable training places will be available on the scheme to meet the needs of all eligible youngsters seeking places in the coming year.
§ 35. Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the latest available figures for the number of places on mode A and B1 on the youth training scheme which have been taken up.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonAt the end of February there were 185,465 young people in training on mode A schemes and 55,319 in training on mode B1 schemes in Great Britain.
§ 41. Mr. Roweasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the statistical basis for the assumption that mode A of the youth training scheme provides young people with a better chance of finding employment than mode B; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonSchemes based in firms provide the most realistic work place experience and training and this reflects the view of the youth task group which firmly believed the scheme should be primarily employer based. Whilst the youth training scheme can offer no guarantee of employment on completion of training it will enhance the employment prospects of young people by better equipping them to meet the demands of the labour market.
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§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many managing agents and sponsors under the youth training scheme are registered under the Factories Acts.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information requested is not available.
From 1 April 1984, all new and renegotiated youth training scheme contracts require that managing agents and other providers give the Manpower Services Commission a written assurance that they have complied with any statutory requirements on the notification of their undertakings. They must also inform the commission that similar written assurances have been obtained from their subcontractors.