Training Levy

HC Deb 18 November 1986 vol 105 cc169-70W

48. Mr. Squire

asked the Paymaster General if he has any proposals to introduce a training levy on British industry.

78. Mr. Cash

asked the Paymaster General if he intends to make provision for a training levy on companies.

Mr. Trippier

No. Such a levy would cause serious harm to companies' competitiveness and reduce the overall quantity and quality of training. Our policy is to reduce the administrative burdens on industry, not to increase them.