§ 20. Mr. Brooksasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he is satisfied with the training at present available to the managers and supervisors of his directly employed labour force; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LoughlinWe are giving training in management to both non-industrial and industrial supervisors of the directly employed labour force. Depôt superintendents receive a one-week course, and supporting technical staff, foremen and charge-hands a two-week course. The field is large, and training has started comparatively recently, but I shall not be satisfied until everybody in it has received this basic training as well as other, specialised forms of training which will also be provided.
§ Mr. BrooksWould my hon. Friend not agree that this is a most welcome development? Can he now indicate how long it will be before there is completion of training?
§ Mr. LoughlinI hope that all depôt superintendents and other staff will receive training by August, 1971. Bearing in mind the number we have and the facilities that have been available, that is quite a good completion of the programme.