§ Q4. Mr. Liptonasked the Prime Minister whether the public speech of the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Sawston on 6th July about the training of men in new skills represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir.
§ Mr. LiptonWhile this seal of approval will no doubt be welcomed in certain quarters, may I ask whether it applies to the whole of the speech, which, no doubt, the Prime Minister has minutely perused? Alternatively, does the speech improve the Chancellor's prospects of training himself in new skills for some other appointment?
§ The Prime MinisterI had rather wondered what the hon. Member would succeed in dragging in, but I am interested particularly in proposals for the establishment of industrial training boards, the Government's contribution and the work of employers and trade unions, and the very far-reaching effects which these should have on the efficiency and progress of British industry.