§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is considering the representations made by the chairman of Glasgow area manpower board on the problems facing the voluntary sector in funding the two-year youth training schemes; and if he will consider meeting the board on this matter.
§ Mr. Allan StewartMy right hon. and learned Friend and I have already written in considerable detail in response to the several particular and general representations which have been made to us on this matter. Also, the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission sent a full reply to the chairman of the Glasgow area manpower board on 10 March in response to his letter of 18 February. There is nothing which I can usefully add to what has already been said. I am assured that, despite the regrettable loss of some YTS places in the voluntary sector, in Scotland the great majority of managing agents will continue to participate, thus ensuring the necessary total number of places and an adequate balance of provision. In the circumstances no useful purpose would be served by a meeting with the board.