§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he has any evidence that first-year apprentices employed by members of the Northern Ireland Hairdressing Federation are being dismissed at the end of the period of applicable training grant; and if he is satisfied with the provision and operation of the apprenticeship for hairdressing in Northern Ireland;
(2) what amounts were paid in apprentice training grants to the Northern Ireland Hairdressing Federation employers in (a) the current financial year, and (b) the four previous financial years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButlerI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.