HC Deb 17 March 1978 vol 946 cc382-3W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will set out the trades for which courses are available at the Kidbrooke and Charlton skill-centres.

Mr. Golding

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the following trades are available at the Kidbrooke Skillcentre annexe:

  • Bricklaying (2 classes)
  • Carpentry and Joinery (2 classes)
  • Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance (2 classes)

The Charlton Skillcentre is not due to open until June 1978 but when fully operational the following trades will be available:

  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
  • Motor Vehicle Body Repair
  • Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
  • Motor Vehicle Spray Painting
  • Typewriter Repair and Maintenance
  • Occupational Selection Course

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many places are now available at the Charlton and Kidbrooke skillcentres; and how many of these had been taken up at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Golding

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that on 15th March 1978 all the 80 places available at Kidbrooke skillcentre annexe had been taken up. Training at the Charlton skillcentre is not expected to start until June 1978. When fully operational 122 training places will be available.