HC Deb 28 October 1971 vol 823 c479W
Mr. Judd

asked the Minister of State for Defence what action he is taking to expand apprentice training facilities in Portsmouth Dockyard to provide places for more unemployed school-leavers; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Kirk

The number of apprentices trained in Portsmouth Dockyard at the expense of Defence Votes must be geared to Defence requirements. No expansion is contemplated at present.