HC Deb 17 June 1981 vol 6 cc387-8W
Mr. Colvin

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people were trained by each industrial training board in 1980, or in the most recent 12-month period for which his Department has records, broken down by regions.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The information requested could not be obtained except at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Pattie

This possibility has been considered but because of significant differences in the nature and timing of our respective operational requirements it would not provide an acceptable means of meeting the needs of both countries.