§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the annual performance target for employment training places for 1991–92; and what has been the attainment in the first six months of the current year.
Mr. JacksonPlans are to provide an average of 149,000 trainees in training on employment training (ET) in Great Britain in 1991–92. By 12 September an estimated 130,000 trainees were in training.
§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make it his policy to provide for the training of those with special needs.
Mr. JacksonIt is the Government's policy to provide training for people with special needs through its arrangements with training and enterprise councils and through specialist residential training colleges. Many people with special needs will of course be covered by the Government's guarantees and aim.
§ Mr. LeightonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the annual performance target for employment training places for 1990–91; and what was the outturn.
Mr. JacksonAn average of 215,000 trainees in training on employment training (ET) was planned in Great Britain in 1990–91. An average number in training of 196,000 was achieved.