§ 8. Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce measures to increase the number of young people entering apprenticeships in the manufacturing industry.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonIt is for employers to identify and take steps to meet their own long-term training needs. However, the Government have made available under the youth training scheme a considerable amount of money to support young people undergoing the first year of recognised apprenticeship.
§ 32. Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce proposals to ensure the continuation of apprenticeships when a firm is faced with closure or bankruptcy.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonFinancial support is already available through industrial training organisations to help employers recruit and complete the training of apprentices who are made redundant.