§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions have taken place with the Confederation of British Industry and the Trades Union Congress on the proposals of the Confederation of British Industry to initiate improved training of young people in industry in enhanced schemes with concentration on specialist and craft training.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonMy right hon. Friend is studying a report from the Manpower Services Commission on the response to the "New Training Initiative", including comments by the Confederation of British Industry. No discussions have yet taken place.
§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether special measures will be introduced to train young people for skilled work when he abolishes the majority of training boards.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonMy right hon. Friend hopes to make an announcement on new training arrangements by the turn of the year following consultations on the "New Training Initiative.".
§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Employment, in view of the estimate of 225,000 unemployed school leavers in 1982 announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 2 December,Official Report, c. 254, what additional measures he intends to introduce to provide young unemployed people with vocational training and work experience.
§ Mr. AlisonMy right hon. Friend intends to make an announcement shortly of the Government's proposals to improve the vocational training of young people, including the young unemployed.