HC Deb 03 May 1988 vol 132 cc359-60W
44. Mr. Kirkhope

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the development of the adult training programme.

Mr. Nicholls

The Manpower Services Commission is well advanced in its development work for employment training which is to be introduced from 5 September. MSC officials will shortly be providing detailed information to existing providers and others interested in taking part.

74. Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what are the special arrangements being made for disabled people and those with special needs under the new adult training programme.

Mr. Nicholls

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Glanford and Scunthorpe (Mr. Morley) on Tuesday 29 March,Official Report, column 414.

78. Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if special schemes for disabled people on the new adult training programme will be available at the assessment stage.

Mr. Nicholls

Yes. The special help schemes for people with disabilities will be available at all stages of employment training, including the assessment stage.