HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 cc168-9W
37. Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he is considering to upgrade the skills of young people.

47. Mr. Andrew Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he is considering to upgrade the skills of young persons.

49. Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he is considering to upgrade the skills of young persons.

92. Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what further measures he is considering to upgrade the skills of young persons.

Mr. Nicholls

The White Paper "Employment for the 1990s" (Cm. 540) announced the formation of local enterprise companies in Scotland and training and enterprise councils in England and Wales. These are being given the task of assessing the key skill needs, prospects for expanded job growth and the adequacy of existing training arrangements in their local labour market. It will be for the councils to develop strategies and measures that will meet the higher skill needs of the economy.

The White Paper also stated that YTS would be reviewed in the light of the changing labour market. I shall announce shortly the results of this review.