HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c123W
107. Mr. Eadie

asked the President of the Board of Trade on how many occasions he has amended the recommendation of the Board of Trade Advisory Committee; and what were the reasons for doing so.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody:

My right hon. Friend has not amended the recommendations of the Committee. In the case of loans and general purpose grants he has no power to do so.

108. Mr. Eadie

asked the President of the Board of Trade what instructions have been issued to the Board of Trade Advisory Committee as a consequence of the Government's recent economic measures.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody:

The general Directions to the Committee have not been changed as a consequence of the Government's recent economic measures.

Mr. Eadie

asked the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has regarding the functions of the Board of Trade Advisory Committee; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody:

The functions of the Committee arise from the requirements of the Local Employment Acts. The work of the Committee is kept under continuous review, but I have no statement to make at present.