§ Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many local productivity associations he expects will cease to function as a consequence of withdrawal of financial support from the British Productivity Council.
§ Mr. BryanIt is too early to make a forecast. The Government are phasing out their grant over the next two years to give the L.P.A.s time to become self-supporting. The L.P.A.s, which are autonomous bodies, are currently considering their future prospects.