Young Workers (Education and Training)

Oral Answers to Questions — Fiji – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 June 1964.

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Photo of Mr James Boyden Mr James Boyden , Bishop Auckland 12:00, 16 June 1964

asked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to coordinate the plans of the Secretary of State for Education and Science and the Minister of Labour in providing education and training for young workers.

Photo of Sir Alec Douglas-Home Sir Alec Douglas-Home , Kinross and West Perthshire

My right hon. Friends concerned with this matter are in close consultation as is shown, for example, by the vigorous implementation of the provisions of the Industrial Training Act passed this year.

Photo of Mr James Boyden Mr James Boyden , Bishop Auckland

Is the Prime Minister aware that many new features will develop with the Industrial Training Act and the expansion of day release? Does not he consider that he should strengthen the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Education and Science, ask the local education authorities to strengthen local organisation and set up some new organisation to cope with this new development?

Photo of Sir Alec Douglas-Home Sir Alec Douglas-Home , Kinross and West Perthshire

I do not think that, so hard on the heels of the Act, there is need for a new organisation. My right hon. Friends the Minister of Labour and the Secretary of State for Education and Science work together very closely on this matter. If the hon. Gentleman has any specific thing in mind, I will consider it.

Photo of Mr Dudley Smith Mr Dudley Smith , Brentford and Chiswick

Nevertheless, does not my right hon. Friend agree that the Act marks a major advance in the facilities available for young people?

Photo of Sir Alec Douglas-Home Sir Alec Douglas-Home , Kinross and West Perthshire

Yes, Sir. It is an extremely valuable Measure.