§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment, pursuant to the reply to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe, on 18 November, Official Report, c. 231,who will decide whether 16 and 17-year-olds with special needs will be able to benefit from the youth training scheme; whether the individuals concerned and their parents will be consulted; and whether he will consider allocating a role to the Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonLocal staff in the careers service and the Manpower Services Commission's employment service will consider with the young people themselves whether those with special needs would benefit from the youth training scheme. Parents will also be involved as appropriate.
The Manpower Services Commission will be happy to consider any specific proposals that the Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults wishes to make.