§ Mr. Rostasked the Paymaster General what action he proposes to take in the light of the refusal by Derbyshire county council to comply with his request under the Employment and Training Act 1973 that unreasonable refusers of youth training scheme offers should be reported to his Department by county careers officers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI have asked officials to discuss the matter with the director of education. In my view the requirement placed on local education authorities is reasonable and should be complied with.