HC Deb 24 October 1966 vol 734 c101W
Sir E. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour what has been the growth of Government training centres since January 1963.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

There were 13 G.T.C.s providing 2,450 places in January 1963, and there are 32 G.T.C.s providing 6,200 places at present.

Sir E. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour how many Government training centres have been opened since October 1964.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Seven. In addition, several have been expanded, providing in all 2,300 extra places.

Sir E. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour how many places in Government training centres will be provided in the years 1967 to 1969.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

There are at present some 6,200 places in 32 centres. The current expansion programme provides for a total of about 8,000 places in 38 centres by the end of 1967. Plans are being made for expansion in subsequent years.