HC Deb 11 July 1974 vol 876 cc536-7W
Mr. Woof

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide additional resources to the Department of Employment to increase expenditure on the infrastructure for retraining workers as laid down by the draft Council decision adjusting economic policy guidelines for 1974.

Mr. Joel Barnett

The 1974–75 Supply Estimates for the Department of Employment provide for increased expenditure on industrial training, including retraining. The Manpower Services Commission, operating through the Training Services Agency, is now responsible to the Secretary of State for Employment for formulating and implementing policies in this field.