§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what assessment he has made of skill shortages in the 1990s among those working in the steel foundry and casting industry; and what action he is taking to provide skills such as pattern making.
§ Mr. NichollsThe statutory engineering industry training board currently has responsibility for assessing future skill needs in the steel foundry and casting industry. There are indications that skill shortages are developing in this sector. The Government look to the employers in the industry to work together to solve such skill shortages.