§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the nature and progress of the work carried out in Scotland under the Industrial Training Act 1964 since it was enacted; how many workers have been redeployed; in which areas; and which trades have been principally involved.
§ Mr. HattersleyThe Industrial Training Boards are promoting training at all levels in Scottish firms as in other parts of Great Britain. Twelve boards have established a Scottish regional or area organisation for this purpose. The Scottish Committee of the Central Training Council has kept in close touch with developments under the Act and has been especially active in encouraging group training and co-operation between boards. The number of Government Training Centres in Scotland has trebled since 1964 and these provide courses in a wide range of trades. Information about the total number of redeployed workers is not however available.