HC Deb 20 December 1984 vol 70 cc311-2W
Mr. Baldry

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the role of area manpower boards in relation to the adult training strategy.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Local responsiveness to training needs is central to the adult training strategy. Area manpower boards have an important role to play in giving

persons teaching the social and life skills training element in the youth training scheme both inside and outside colleges of further education; and if he will specify the qualifications he requires.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Those providing guidance and assisting in the development of personal effectiveness and communication skills in the workplace will not necessarily be formally qualified but will be responsible adults with experience of working life. We are satisfied that they have the qualities required for the job.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many youngsters on youth training schemes were seriously injured at work at the latest available date in 1984.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The latest available information on the number of young people on the youth training scheme who have been involved in accidents is given in the following table:

strategic advice to the Manpower Services Commission on adult training needs in their area, and their members can individually and collectively play a valuable part in the national adult training campaign which was launched last month with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of adult training.