HC Deb 20 May 1980 vol 985 cc109-10W
17. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will widen the eligibility limits for entry to skillcentres.

Mr. Prior

Eligibility for courses at skillcentres is determined by administrative rules covering the training opportunities scheme. These were carefully considered by the Manpower Services Commission in the course of a review of the scheme in 1978 and as a result eligibility was widened in certain respects. No further changes are proposed at present.