§ 117. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Labour whether he will make a statement on the proposed training scheme levy in the horticultural industry.
§ Mr. GunterThe Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industry Training Board has submitted to me proposals for raising a levy on all employers in the industry at the rate of £6 for each regular whole time worker employed on 5th April, 1967, with the exception of male workers over 65 and female workers over 60. I have made an order to give effect to these proposals which will be laid before the House on Friday, 1st December, 1967.