§ Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Labour what is his policy as regards the standards of staffing for the Youth Employment Service; and whether he will introduce legislation to give him power to impose a staffing ratio on local authorities.
§ Mr. HareThrough inspection and the examination of annual estimates I aim to ensure that the staff employed by local education authorities is adequate to provide a proper standard of service. Because local circumstances vary, however, it is not practicable to lay down a fixed staffing ratio.