§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration he is giving to closing classes at skillcentres; and if he will list those classes whose future is under consideration.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonMy right hon. Friend is currently considering the Manpower Services Commission's proposals for a business plan for the skillcentre training agency's operations in 1984–85. The plan does not at this stage identify particular classes whose future is under consideration.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the current number of course places available at the Castle Bromwich skillcentre, Birmingham; what, at the latest convenient date, are the number and title of courses being run and the numbers enrolled on each; what is the planned number of places for 1984–85; and whether there are any courses currently unavailable because of a lack of instructors.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonTwo hundred and forty-eight places are currently available at the Castle Bromwich skillcentre. There were 200 people in training on 16 February on the following courses:
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Number Bricklaying 11 Painting/Decorating 15 Heating/Ventilation fitting 12 Welding (3 classes) 22 Group engineering 31 Engineering inspection 5
Number Radio and television servicing 11 Industrial electronics test and service mechanics 11 Vehicle body repair 11 Motor vehicle repair 8 Heavy vehicle repair 8 Vehicle spray painting 10 Refrigeration and conditioning (2 classes) 22 Domestic appliance servicing 12 Gentlemens' hairdressing 9 Bench engineering/Machining 2 The amount of training for 1984–85 will depend on the level of demand. No courses are currently unavailable because of lack of an instructor.