§ Mr. Tom Kingasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether, in reaching his decision to phase out the grant to the British Productivity Council, he took account of the joint management/shop floor membership and voluntary work of the local productivity associations.
§ Mr. BryanYes. The Government value the work done by the local productivity associations in promoting higher productivity and appreciate that the voluntary co-operation of both sides of industry has greatly contributed to its success. The Government hope that the 257W associations will continue their work after direct financial assistance has been withdrawn in March, 1973, and consideration is being given to other forms of support.