§ Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of the 2,500 places made available by his Department for the youth training scheme have been taken up.
§ Mr. PattieUnder the rules of the Manpower Services Commission for the youth training scheme, discussions with the unions must take place before a scheme can be introduced. Talks are in progress and I hope that actual entries will begin in the autumn. The scheme is for 2,000 places.