Mr. Eddie Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity whether, in view of the fact that the percentage of clerical staff in the British steel industry who are receiving full-time and part-time further education is low in comparison to other categories of employees, she will advise the Iron and Steel Industry Training Board on steps to be taken to increase this percentage.
§ Mr. HattersleyThe Iron and Steel Industry Training Board are looking into ways of increasing the provision of further education for clerical staff. The comparatively low level of day release of clerical staff is a matter of concern in most industries and the Central Training Council is currently investigating the general problem of day release provision. I will continue to keep in close touch with the progress of these enquiries.