HC Deb 16 July 1971 vol 821 c168W
Sir R. Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has yet agreed to the proposal of the Distributive Industry Training Board for an increase in levy from 0.5 per cent. to 0.9 per cent. of payroll ; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bryan

The board has made revised proposals to my right hon. Friend for a levy at the rate of 0.7 per cent., which he is now considering.