§ Mrs. René e Shortasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he is satisfied that sufficient apprentices are being trained by industry and the training boards; and what plans he has to increase the numbers;
(2) how many young people were being trained as apprentices by (a) industry 783W and (b) training boards at the latest convenient date; and how this compares with the figures for one year ago.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.