§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when his Department will arrange for training courses to be provided for the skills required for the Celtic Sea exploration programme.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkI have been asked to reply.
Training for the skills required in this programme is primarily a matter for the companies involved. The Department will keep in touch with developments to see whether there are any areas where it needs to act.