Examination of Witnesses (Questions 420-421)
MR VIC EMERY AND MR IAN MCMAHON
1 APRIL 2008
Q420 Chairman: Yes. I think this evidence will be very useful to us when we compile our report, and our visit to Scotstoun and Govan Shipyards was a pleasure. In fact, I was delighted because I visited these shipyards in 1998 and 1999 and over the number of years various things have got better. Definitely there are much better working conditions, a better environment and more apprenticeships. Thank you for your contribution to the shipbuilding industry on the Clyde.
Mr Emery: Thank you very much.
Mr McMahon: One amplification, if I may. I mentioned earlier about the higher achievement rates of modern apprentices in Scotland, that was across all trades. In the engineering industry it is virtually a 100% attainment rate at Level 3 in Scotland, so we are good at what we do and we are good at how we train. I will make sure you have a copy of that DVD once I get mass copies in a couple of days.
Q421 Chairman: If there is anything more you think may be useful, can you send us written submissions.
Mr McMahon: Absolutely.
Chairman: Thank you very much once again.
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