HC Deb 01 July 1975 vol 894 cc403-4W
37. Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied that opportunities for retraining of persons resident in rural areas are sufficiently flexible to take account of the geographical problems and particular job requirements in country districts.

Mr. Harold Walker

The Manpower Services Commission informs me that the Training Services Agency is aware of the problems facing persons living in rural areas who require retraining. In its expansion of the Training Opportunities Scheme the agency is seeking to improve the flexibility of training facilities, and this should particularly benefit those living in rural areas.

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