HC Deb 16 May 1989 vol 153 cc173-4W
72. Mr. Lofthouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on skills training in Yorkshire and Humberside.

Mr. Cope

A skilled work force is essential to the growing economy in Yorkshire and Humberside. The Government recognise this and are playing their part. We are establishing local training and enterprise councils which will put employers in the lead in determining local skills training needs. Business growth training launched last month will help companies in Yorkshire and Humberside to improve the effectiveness of their training. In addition young people and unemployed adults are given the opportunity to train through YTS and employment training.

86. Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on skills training in the west midlands.

Mr. Cope

A skilled work force is essential to the growing economy in the west midlands. The Government recognise this and are playing their part. We are establishing local training and enterprise councils which will put employers in the lead in determining local skills training needs. Business growth training launched last month will help companies in the west midlands to improve the effectiveness of their training. In addition young people and unemployed adults are given the opportunity to train through YTS and employment training.

80. Mr. Eastham

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on skills training in the north-west.

Mr. Cope

A skilled work force is essential to the growing economy in the north-west. The Government recognise this and are playing their part. We are establishing local training and enterprise councils which will put employers in the lead in determining local skills training needs. Business growth training launched last month will help companies in the north-west to improve the effectiveness of their training. In addition young people and unemployed adults are given the opportunity to train through YTS and employment training.