§ Mr. Weatherillasked the Minister of Labour what steps have been taken, and with what result, to collect comprehensive information on the availability of and needs for skilled labour by industry and region in accordance with the check list for action on page 19, paragraph 3 of the National Plan, Command Paper No. 2764, published in September, 1965.
§ Mr. Gunter:Measures which have been taken and are continuing include the 1966 Census of Population; the studies of the Manpower Research Unit; the triennial surveys of scientific, engineering and technological manpower; the annual occupational surveys in manufacturing industry and construction; and the studies of the Industrial Training Boards. These have produced a considerable amount of information, but it is recognised that more is still needed.