HC Deb 02 July 1980 vol 987 c557W
Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what expansion of retraining facilities is planned for the wool textile areas in West Yorkshire.

Mr. Jim Lester

No expansion of retraining facilities is planned in West Yorkshire. I am informed, however, by the Manpower Services Commission that it plans to provide for about 3,300 people to start training in 1980–81 under the training opportunities scheme in West Yorkshire.