§ 17. Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals he intends introducing in order to achieve greater flexibility in the application of training and retraining schemes with specific reference to the requirements of rural areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that it has tried to be as flexible as possible in its approach to local needs, including those of rural areas. I have no improvements to suggest to it at present in that respect. I shall gladly consider any suggestions of my hon. Friend.