§ Mr. Lathamasked the Paymaster General what is the current level of cash reserves of the Construction Industry Training Board; what was the amount of (a) levy collected and (b) grants paid out in the last financial year; and what are the equivalent projected figures for the current financial year.
§ Mr. TrippierAs at 31 March 1986 the level of cash reserves of the Construction Industry Training Board was £58.6 million. The projected level of cash reserves at 31 March 1987 is £65 million. The amount of levy collected in the 1985–86 financial year was £47.4 million and £30.6 million was paid out in grants (including industry support for YTS trainees). The projected figures for the current financial year are £50.9 million for levy and £40 million for grants.