§ 77. Mr. J. Bennettasked the Minister of Labour what consultations he had with the appropriate trade unions before deciding upon his enlarged industrial training policy.
§ 78. Mr. Lawsonasked the Minister of Labour which trade unions he consulted in regard to his extended industrial training programme; and how much of this consultation was carried out in the areas affected.
§ Mr. WhitelawMy right hon. Friend has had consultations nationally with the Amalgamated Engineering Union, the National Federation of Building Trades Operatives and several of its constituent unions about expansion of training. Local consultations with these unions and consultations with other unions interested in the extended programme are proceeding.