§ 32. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what means are available to apprentices made redundant by their firms to continue their training and obtain the necessary technical qualifications.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe main responsibility for helping redundant apprentices lies with the industry concerned assisted by the appropriate industrial training board. In the majority of cases continued training with another employer leading to the necessary technical qualifications is arranged. Where the industry's efforts are unsuccessful the Manpower Services Commission considers the provision of financial support to preserve the continuity of training. This support can take the form of grants to encourage placement with an employer or stopgap training whilst an employer is sought.