§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what priority is given to the provision of training of local people by the London Docklands Development Corporation.
§ Sir George YoungThe London Docklands Development Corporation attaches importance to ensuring, in co-operation with the Manpower Services Commission, that local people are trained for new jobs that are being created in Docklands. A number of measures are being taken. A training co-ordinator has been appointed; 30 young trainees will shortly start learning new technology skills at a new centre in the Isle of Dogs sponsored by LDDC, MSC and DTI; financial assistance is being given to local training workshops and colleges to improve facilities and open new courses; and a number of initiatives for youth and adult training are being discussed with the MSC.