HC Deb 22 November 1983 vol 49 c105W
46. Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Employment on the educational content of youth training schemes.

Sir Keith Joseph

Officials of the Department are in frequent touch with those of the Department of Employment and the Manpower Services Commission about the youth training scheme. They also act as assessors to the youth training board which oversees all aspects of YTS and the advisory group which has a special concern for the content and standards of the scheme. Her Majesty's Inspectorate will be keeping in touch with the off-the-job aspects of YTS where these are conducted on educational premises.