HC Deb 20 April 1961 vol 638 cc1378-9
33. Mr. Malcolm MacPherson

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what steps he intends to take, in consultation with other Commonwealth Territories, to collect and publish information gained as a result of Commonwealth Technical Training Week; and whether he will consider the possibility of some form of continuing organisation for this purpose.

Mr. Braine

These are matters for the Central Advisory Committee upon which Commonwealth countries are jointly represented by the High Commissioner for Australia and this country by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour. I will arrange for the hon. Member's suggestion to be conveyed to the Committee.

Mr. MacPherson

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that technical education and training are so important in every part of the Commonwealth that it is worth while trying to follow up any promising ideas or experiences in any part of it?

Mr. Braine

I agree wholeheartedly with the hon. Member and I am glad that he has raised this matter in this way today.