§ Mr. Lawlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of youth training scheme managing agents; and of them which provide (a) on-the-job training on their own premises, (b) off-the-job training on their own premises, and (c) on and off-the-job training on their own premises.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI regret that information is not available in the precise form requested.
§ Mr. William Powellasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many young people have unreasonably refused suitable youth training scheme places in Northamptonshire and in the Corby area at the latest convenient date; and how many have had their benefit reduced in consequence.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonOnly one case of unreasonable refusal of a youth training scheme place was reported in Northamptonshire between 1 September 1983 and 31 December 1983, the latest period for which information is available. That case arose in the Corby area and resulted in disqualification.
§ Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether any litigation is pending against him concerning accidents to trainees under the youth training scheme; and what stage such litigation has reached.