§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Paymaster General to what the difference between the estimated cost of a two year YTS and an amount equal to double the current cost of a one-year cost of a one-year YTS is attributable; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThere are two main reasons why two-year YTS will not cost twice as much as one-year YTS. First, not all those who enter two-year YTS will stay for a second year, even though entitled to, and therefore the number of trainees on the new scheme will be less than double the number on the existing scheme. Secondly, we expect employers to increase their contribution to training costs in two-year YTS.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Paymaster General what is the average annual cost to Her Majesty's Government of each trainee on a one-year YTS; what will be the average annual cost on a two-year YTS; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe average cost per filled place of one-year YTS in 1985–86 is estimated at around £2,800 per year. The corresponding cost for two-year YTS in 1986–87 is expected to be around £2,600 per year.