HC Deb 07 May 1985 vol 78 c357W
17. Mr. Wareing

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what alternatives his Department has considered to the Liverpool skillcentre, currently proposed for closure.

Mr. Peter Morrison

In addition to nearby skillcentres at St. Helens and the Merseyside advisory training unit, there are over 40 other training providers in the catchment area of the Liverpool skillcentre.

30. Mr. Lofthouse

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is yet in a position to announce his decision on the future of skillcentres.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Maxton) on 2 April at column530.

43. Mr. Maxton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what recent representations he has received on the future of the skillcentre network.

Mr. Peter Morrison

My right hon. Friend and I have received around 280 letters on the subject since the proposals for the reorganisation of the skillcentre network were announced on 28 November. We have also met 10 delegations.