Skillcentres

HC Deb 05 February 1985 vol 72 cc483-4W

24. Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what recent representations he has received over the proposed closure of skillcentres.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Since my right hon. Friend's statement in the House about the skillcentre proposals made to the Manpower Services Commission by the skillcentre training agency, my right hon. Friend and I have received some 120 letters on the subject and met four delegations.

55. Mr. Baldry

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the present proposals for the skillcentre network.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The proposals in the Manpower Services Commission paper, MSC/84/66, a copy of which is in the Library, were endorsed by the Commission on 24 January. My right hon. Friend and I are considering the Commission's conclusions and will of course keep the House informed.

77. Mr. Haynes

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to confirm the decision over the future of Manpower Services Commission skillcentres.

Mr. Peter Morrison

My right hon. Friend and I are considering the conclusions of the Manpower Services Commission on the future of the skillcentre network, and we will of course keep the House informed.