§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Labour if he will now issue a further White Paper, as a document to complement Cmnd. 1892, to deal with training for those engaged in retail distribution.
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§ Mr. HareNo. The proposals in the White Paper are applicable to retail distribution as to all other industries.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Labour what action he has taken concerning training for those engaged in retail distribution in each of the past five years to a convenient date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HareMy officers are in regular touch with organisations concerned with the improvement of training in retail distribution. I personally took part last year in the inauguration of a new apprenticeship scheme for the retail stationery trade.