HC Deb 22 June 1981 vol 7 cc7-8W
Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether his Department has received any representations from industry regarding the number of apprenticeship places to be made available for 1981–82; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Both the Manpower Services Commission and the Government have received a number of representations from industry—including various industrial training boards—about the number of apprenticeship places to be made available in 1981–82. The Commission estimates on the basis of their consultations

Number
Number convicted 353
Non-custodial sentence 225
Borstal or training centre 21
Imprisonment
Less than five years 91
Five years and less than seven years 15
Seven years and less than ten years 1

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