§ 83. Mr. McInnesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the low percentage of apprentices in Scotland who take advantage of the day release classes, what consultations he has had with the employers and trade unions on this matter.
§ Mr. J. StuartI have consulted bodies representative of employers and trade unions, such as the Regional Advisory Councils for Technical Education, the Scottish Council (Development and Industry) and the Scottish Board for Industry. I am glad to say that they are 137W willingly co-operating in persuading both sides of industry of the importance of taking full advantage of these classes.