§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will ensure that on each of the proposed new area manpower boards he will appoint in his or her own right a professional training person; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe new area manpower boards are being appointed by the Manpower Services Commission to advise it on the provision of its various services. The commission announced details about the number of boards, their terms of reference and their membership last month and I have placed a copy of its press notice in the Library. One seat on each board has been set aside for a representative of professional education interests. Each board will also have powers of co-option.