§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will give the reasons why the Training Agency does not undertake specific research into the opinions of employers about courses provided by individual managing agents; and if he will institute such research.
§ Mr. Nicholls[holding answer 20 February 1989]: As part of its evaluation of YTS, the training agency seeks the opinion of employers through a range of surveys and studies, targeted external market research and local monitoring of schemes including work experience placements. In addition, training agency welcomes comments from individual employers about their experience in participating in YTS whether on local or more general aspects.