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4. Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to combine the job training scheme with any other employment initiatives.

Mr. Fowler

As the House knows, I am currently reviewing adult training and I hope to make a statement shortly.

34. Mr. Stott

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of job training scheme participants have gained full-time employment since joining the scheme.

Mr. Cope

The information is not yet available. The new job training scheme has been operating in most places for less than six months. The Manpower Services Commission has commissioned a follow-up survey of leavers to look into the destination of trainees. The first results will be available in the new year.

42. Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many clients are currently on the job training scheme ; and how many have left before completing the course.

Mr. Cope

At 25 September, the latest date for which figures are available some 22,111 formerly unemployed people were participating in the new job training scheme. Figures for those who have left before completing the course are not available. Courses vary in length with the needs of the individual. The Manpower Services Commission has commissioned a follow-up survey of leavers, the first results will be available in the new year.

50. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average cost of training per trainee per week in the job training scheme.

Mr. Cope

The information requested is not available. The new job training scheme provides a varity of training tailored to individual needs. Managing agents receive £13.72 per trainee week to fund training and firms which provide training placements also contribute to the costs.

69. Ms. Quin

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment for how long he anticipates that the job training scheme will continue in its present form.

Mr. Cope

I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State gave today to the hon. Member for Warrington, North (Mr. Hoyle).

Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of job training scheme participants have failed to find placement.

Mr. Cope

I regret that the information requested is not available. A survey of trainees is currently being undertaken and initial results are expected in early in 1988. The MSC has commisioned a follow-up survey of leavers. Results are expected early in the new year.