HC Deb 23 November 1983 vol 49 cc170-1W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what methods are adopted to ensure that instructors who are engaged to oversee the training of young persons on the youth training scheme have the necessary qualifications for their appointment.

Mr. Alan Clark

It is the responsibility of the Manpower Services Commission area manager, guided by the area manpower board, to satisfy himslf prior to entering into a contract with a managing agent that the agent and any sub-contractors are capable of delivering the youth training scheme programme in accordance with the criteria specified by MSC.

Schemes will be monitored by the Manpower Services Commission to identify any shortcomings in instructional-supervisory staff, and managing agents will be advised on the action to take to counter any such shortcomings. Training for staff involved in the delivery of youth training schemes is available through a network of 55 accredited centres—one in each MSC area—appointed by the MSC for that purpose.