HC Deb 12 July 1982 vol 27 c253W
21. Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he will announce the next allocation of information technology centres.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

I hope to announce details of the locations of information technology centres currently under negotiation in the autumn. As my hon. Friend knows, the initial allocation of 30 centres is being extended to 100 in the course of this year. Many more potential sponsors have come forward than can be catered for in the present phase of the scheme. I am encouraged by the positive response to the scheme, which is providing training in the most modern technological skills for young people.