§ Mr. Brayasked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to increase the number of places available at Government training centres serving north-east Lancashire.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithThere are no plans to increase the number of places at the Government training centres at Blackburn. However, north-east Lancashire is benefiting considerably from the general expansion of industrial training under the Training Opportunities Scheme and about 350 places are available in local colleges and employers' establishments. The needs of the area will be kept under review.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will set up a new Government training centre in the Deeside area of East Flint; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithNo. East Flint is already served by the Government training centre at Wrexham and by locally-run courses in colleges of further education and with employers. It is expected that any increased demand for training can be met by the expansion of the Wrexham GTC which is already approved and by using facilities in colleges and employers' establishments.