HC Deb 18 July 1989 vol 157 c165W
57. Mr. Moss

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what measures he is taking to reduce skill shortages; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

The Government are continuing to encourage employers to define and tackle their own skill needs through the introduction of training and enterprise councils and business growth training. The Government are also helping young people and the unemployed to learn new skills through YTS and employment training.