HC Deb 21 December 1982 vol 34 cc440-1W
35. Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on progress towards the establishment of the youth training scheme in 1983; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Chippenham (Mr. Needham) on 23 November 1982.—[Vol. 32, c. 692.]

Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will set out the criteria for the inclusion of short spells of residential training within the new youth training scheme.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Managing agents and sponsor companies will be able to include short period of residential training in individual schemes subject to the Manpower Services Commission's area manpower boards agreeing that any residential period is contributing to the scheme's overall objectives and is properly integrated with its other parts.

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