Written question asked by Michael Colvin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 1997. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what is his estimate of the number of trainees that are likely to qualify for modern apprenticeship this year; and what is his estimate of the trend for the next three years. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Colvin: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is his estimate of the number of trainees that are likely to qualify for modern apprenticeship this year; and what is his estimate of the trend for the next three years. [13900] Dr. Howells: The number of people joining Modern Apprenticeships in 1997-98 is planned to be about 62,500. All Government-funded programmes are currently being reviewed as part of the Departmental Spending Review. Plans for 1998-99 and later years will be announced in due course.

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