§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any plans for making interest-free loans available to those wishing to take up traing for a second career.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkWe have no plans to make interest-free loans available for those wishing to train under the Training Opportunities Scheme. The present system offers payment of various allowances and places no obligation on trainees to repay.