HC Deb 06 December 1965 vol 722 cc4-5W
17. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour, what plans he has to extend the number of Government training centres in Scotland.

Mr. Gunter

I have at present no further plans for new centres in Scotland beyond those I announced in June, but I am keeping the situation under review.

18. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour, how many Government training centres there are in Scotland; how many trainees they can accept; and how many of these places were taken up at the most recent available date.

Mr. Thornton

There are seven Government training centres in Scotland with at present 715 available training places. On 8th November, 1965, 516 persons were in training.