§ Mr. Leightonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what assessment he makes of the severity of skill shortages; which industries are most affected; and what action the Government are taking to remedy it.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI refer the hon. Member to my reply of 2 May 1984, at columns 167–68. Remedial action is primarily a matter for employers. The Government's strategy is directed towards encouraging industry to assume its proper responsibilities and helping to develop more effective ways of meeting the skill needs of the new technologies.