§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking, in consultation with the trade unions, to encourage the development of apprenticeship schemes to meet the annual increase of young persons leaving school.
§ Mr. WoodThe Trades Union Congress will be represented on the new Council which is expected to be established before the end of this month. This follows the recommendation in the Report "Training for Skill" that a 53W central body should be established by industry to keep apprenticeship and training arrangements under review. The Central Youth Employment Executive will shortly be inviting youth employment committees to promote local consideration and discussion of the Report in consultation with employers' associations, trade unions, and those concerned with technical education.