HC Deb 30 March 1982 vol 21 c81W
32. Mr. Haselhurst

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received about the amount of training allowance proposed in the new training initiative.

Mr. Peter Morrison

We have received a number of representations. Our proposals in the new training initiative emphasise that trainees will essentially be in a learning role comparable to young people continuing in full-time education, and that the allowance should reflect this. Of the per capita cost of a training place, over 60 per cent. will be spent on training