§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any plans to reduce the number of staff employment by the Training Agency: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Cope[holding answer 11 January 1989]: The staffing levels of the Training Agency, as of other Government organisations, are under constant review in the interests of improving efficiency and effectiveness. The major programmes for which the Training Agency is responsible are for the most part demand led; and as unemployment falls there may be some reduction in the total staff required.