§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to make the levy grant system operated by the Construction Industry Training Board available to local authority building departments employing apprentices.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, although local authority building departments are not covered by statutory levy grant arrangements, some of their apprentice training may qualify for grant under the special measures administered by the Local Government Training Board. However, I shall consider the suggestion and write to my hon. Friend.