§ Captain Kerbyasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how much public money has been advanced to the Agricultural Training Board since 29th April, 1968; and whether this Board is now self-sufficient.
§ Mr. DellThe Board has received loans from public funds to the value of about £560,000 since 29th April, 1968. The Board is expected to pay its way as soon as outstanding levies are collected and it is possible to introduce the new arrangements for funding the Board announced in the Government proposals of 13th August.
§ Captain Kerbyasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity when publication of the accounts of the Agricultural Training Board for the year ending 31st March, 1969, may be expected.
§ Mr. DellPublication of the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts of the Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industry Training Board for the period ended 31st March, 1969, is scheduled for about two weeks' time.