HC Deb 29 March 1965 vol 709 c172W
91. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Labour what special action he is taking to deal with the need for increased training facilities in new skills, over and above the increases recently achieved in the Northern Region, in view of the continuing number of vacancies for skilled workers remaining unfilled and the fact that unskilled workers have few vacancies for which to apply.

Mr. Marsh

The number of training places at Government Training Centres in Northern Region has been increased from 91 to 612 since March, 1963, and a further increase to 744 is planned. New courses are being introduced in heating and ventilating fitting, instrument maintenance and sheet metal working.