§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many mode B training schemes there are for the current 1984–85 year; how many there were in 1983–84; and how many are proposed for 1985–86.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasProvision of mode B places is based on assessments made by area manpower boards taking account of expected need. One hundred mode B schemes have been approved in Wales for 1985–86 and at 31 May there were 5,019 young people in training on these schemes. In 1984–85 6,002 young people were trained on 102 mode B schemes. Comparative figures for 1983–84 were 6,190 trainees and 104 schemes.