§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many farmers have paid their levies to the Agricultural Training Board; and how many have not paid.
§ Mr. HattersleyI understand from the Board that up to the end of November approximately 63,000 employers had paid levy and about 29,000 had yet to pay.
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§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what consultation she is having with the Agricultural Training Board regarding the financing of its activities.
§ Mr. HattersleyMy Department is in regular touch with the Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industry Training Board on all matters of major policy including the financing of the Board's activities.