§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce new trades and training for offenders in prisons.
§ Mr. BrittanEvery effort is made to introduce new courses. For example, a training course is about to be introduced for the first time in technical storekeeping. Additional or revised training courses are also expected to be introduced this year in computer studies, electronic wiring, typewriting and office arts and in " Wider Opportunities for Women ", together with a final assessment stage in industrial cleaning and an additional skills testing unit for handicapped prisoners.