HC Deb 01 July 1975 vol 894 cc401-2W
31. Mr. Noble

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if, following the extra finance made available to the Manpower Services Commission, following the Budget Statement, he will ask the Commission to increase the amount of technical training available designed to assist the mobility of labour.

Mr. Harold Walker

Following the Budget Statement, I understand that the Commission is developing and putting into effect its plans to increase the numbers of people receiving vocational training under the Training Opportunities Scheme to 80,000 in 1976–12,000 more than previously envisaged. Improved training opportunities will facilitate occupational mobility and will allow greater geographical mobility by increasing employment choices for individuals.