§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Employment what Manpower Services Commission preparatory courses designed specifically for those speaking English as a second language are to be offered in (a) Greater London and (b) south-east London during 1982–83; how many places will be available on each; and how these figures compare with those for 1981–82.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information is as follows:
Courses in 1982–83 Number of trainee starts Hugh Middleton College 30 Barking College 16 City and East London College 16 West Ham College 16 South Thames College 12 Coombe Cliff AEI 12 Pathway Centre 28 Harrow College 16 Hendon College 36 Goldsmiths College* 32 Vauxhall College* 32 TOTAL 1982–83 246 454W
Courses in 1981–82 Number of trainee starts Barking College 12 City and East London College 16 West Ham College 12 South Thames College 12
Courses in 1981–82 Number of trainee starts Coombe Cliff AEI 12 Pathway Centre 28 Vauxhall College* 32 TOTAL 1981–82 124 Note:* denotes courses in the south-east London area.