HC Deb 16 July 1970 vol 803 c240W
Mr. Pardoe

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if he will make a statement about the future of the Agricultural Training Board.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The Board will continue to exercise its functions under the Industrial Training Act. My right hon. Friend is pleased to note that relations between the board and its industry have materially improved following the agreed changes in the method of financing, the decision to set up new area training committees with wider responsibilities and the introduction of administrative economies.