HC Deb 19 February 1968 vol 759 c5W
61. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Minister of Labour what he estimates the expenditure of his Department on Government training centres will be in 1968 in Scotland and the United Kingdom, respectively; and how this compares with expenditure in 1967.

Mr. Hattersley:

This information is not readily available for calendar years. Net Ministry of Labour expenditure on all Government Training Centres in Great Britain for the financial year 1966–67 was£6,652,000; for 1967–68 it is expected to be£8,760,000. Separate figures for Scotland are not available, but it is estimated, on the basis of the numbers trained, that expenditure on Scottish Centres was£913,000 in 1966–67, and will be£1,270,000 in 1967–68. The estimates for the financial year 1968–69 will be placed before Parliament shortly.

68. Mr. Mayhew

asked the Minister of Labour if he will locate in Woolwich the new Government industrial training centre proposed for South-East London.

Mr. Gunter:

I am not yet in a position to decide on the precise location of this Centre, but I expect that it will be convenient for Woolwich residents.