HC Deb 06 December 1965 vol 722 cc2-3W
14. Mr. Curran

asked the Minister of Labour, how many girls are now being trained at Government training centres; and for what trades.

Mr. Thornton

On 13th September, 1965, there were three women training in Government training centres, all in screen process printing.

40. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Minister of Labour, how many trade unions have still not agreed to accept the new six-month training courses at Government training centres as sufficient qualification for skilled employment.

Mr. Thornton

The agreements between the Ministry and the representatives of employers and trades unions at national level about the placing of G.T.C. trainees, generally secure that trainees are accepted into jobs where they can use the skills they have learnt at the centre. There are, however, still local difficulties in particular areas.

Mr. Tinn

asked the Minister of Labour, whether he will conduct a follow-up survey of trainees from Government training centres to ensure that they are being absorbed into the trades for which they were trained.

Mr. Thornton

A follow-up survey is at present in progress.

Mr. Weatherill

asked the Minister of Labour, how many girls are being trained at Government training centres; and what trades are involved.

Mr. Thornton

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the member for Uxbridge (Mr. Curran) this afternoon.