HC Deb 26 November 1984 vol 68 cc360-1W
Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the current waiting time for a place on each separate course run at each skillcentre in west Yorkshire;

(2) how many people are currently waiting for a place at a skillcentre course in west Yorkshire; and what is the average time involved in each case.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The following table lists the average waiting times and the number of people on the waiting list for each course in west Yorkshire's three skillcentres at Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.

Skillcentre
Course Bradford Leeds Wakefield
Waiting Time (Months) Numbers Waiting Time (Months) Numbers Waiting Time (Months) Numbers
Instrument Maintenance 5 to 7 14 Suspended
Radio/Television/Electical Servicing over 12 1 over 12 6
Typewriter Repair and Maintenance 5 to 7 1
Watch and Clock Repair Suspended
Hairdressing (Men's) up to 12 14
Electronic Test and Service Mechanic over 12 up to 12 16
Vehicle Body Repair/Spray Painting over 12 17 over 12 22
Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance over 12 5
Office Machinery Servicing 1 to 2 3
Heavy Vehicle Fitting 3 9
Plumbing Suspended
Contractors Plant Repair Suspended
Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Suspended
Light Plate Fabrication 2 to 3 9
Wider Opportunities 1 to 2 3 1 to 2 10 4 to 6 20
Basic Engineering/Machining 1 to 2 4 1 to 2 8
Total 72 145 149

Notes:

  1. (a) Courses marked "up to 12 months"—recruitment suspended. Reserve lists in operation except for priority cases.
  2. (b) Courses marked "over 12 months"—reserve list suspended also.