HC Deb 27 January 1982 vol 16 c366W
23. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on training initiatives relating to young people in Scotland.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Our White Paper "A New Training Initiative—A Programme for Action" proposes important improvements and reforms, including a comprehensive new youth training scheme; increased incentives for employers to train young people in employment; closer co-ordination of vacational education at national and local level; and setting a target date for reform of apprenticeships.