HC Deb 09 May 1983 vol 42 cc217-8W
Mr. Christopher Price

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what general guidance he has given to the Manpower Services Commission over the training of women with children and the provision of child care facilities in training centres.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I have approved the commission's plans for the training for women wishing to return to work. I have also made clear my view that before a person of either sex responsible for looking after children embarks upon a course of trifling at public expense, it needs to be established what arrangements can be made for looking after the children, not only during the training but also in subsequent employment.