Mr. Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales, in view of the active links between local industrialists and colleges of further education in Wales, if he will take steps to encourage industrialists to assist, through liaison groups, in the securing of some form of valid employment or training, subsequent to the students pursuing a Government training programme.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Manpower Services Commission is currently engaged in a series of initiatives, designed to improve the placing prospects of those taking part in the training opportunities scheme. These include close liaison with employers by way of after-care and follow-up. In addition most college courses include attachments with employers in order to provide essential work experience. Industrialists are already making a valuable contribution to the work of the Manpower Services Commission in this way and through membership of district manpower committees and special programme area boards. There are no plans at present for liaison groups of the type suggested.