§ 65. Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Employment what reply he has received from the Construction Industry Training Board to his request that it should give serious consideration to exempting small firms from its levy.
§ Mr. BryanMy right hon. Friend has received proposals from the Board for the raising of a levy in 1971 which provide for the exemption of small firms with an annual payroll of less than £6,000.
§ 66. Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a further statement on the finances of the Construction Industry Training Board.
§ Mr. BryanSince the Government loan has been made available the board is meeting its current grant obligations in full. The board's proposals for a levy for 1971–72 are at present under consideration.