HC Deb 03 February 1972 vol 830 c170W
74. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to maintain the number of apprentices in the building industry and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bryan

Responsibility for ensuring an adequate intake of apprentices rests on the industry. My Department is however meeting half the cost of a scheme introduced by the Construction Industry Training Board to provide initial apprentice training for 326 boys who would otherwise be unemployed.