§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the cost of training a successful applicant for an NNEB certificate.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe Scottish nursery nurses certificate is awarded by the Scottish Nursery Nurses Board to students who successfully complete a two-year course of combined further education and practical training. The further education component is provided at a number of further education colleges and the practical training in various kinds of nurseries maintained by education authorities and health boards. Costs of provision vary from one college to another and according to the kinds of establishment which contribute to the practical training. No information on standard unit costs is available centrally and such information could not be obtained except at disproportionate expense.