§ Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many free senior executives' courses have been organised in each of the last three years by the Training Services Agency; and what was the cost to public funds of each course.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the information is not available in the form requested and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. In the calendar years 1975 and 1976 some 2,500 and 7,500 people, respectively, successfully 385W completed higher level courses supported by the Training Services Agency through the Training Opportunities Scheme (TOPS). Part of the aim of many of these courses is to assist redundant and unemployed managers and executives.
§ Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the cost of the senior executive training course held at the Holiday Inn, Leicester, from 3rd May 1976 to 28th May 1976 designed for executives earning in excess of £7,000 per annum which was organised by the Training Services Agency.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the total cost of the course was £12,611. This figure includes fees paid to the East Midlands Regional Management Centre, training allowances, expenses, etc., in respect of 22 students.