§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of Government training centres in Scotland in November 1971 and 1972; and how many training places these figures represent.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkI have been asked to reply.
There were 10 Government training centres in Scotland in November 1971 and nine in November 1972. During the period Motherwell centre was closed and its facilities transferred to the modern Bellshill centre. Between November 1971 and November 1972 training places increased from 1,226 to 1,330.