§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consultations are taking place with the Engineering Industry Training Board and industry regarding the provision of training aids as a whole, priority training aspects and assistance to companies for training needs; and whether he can yet make a statement on changes envisaged in the levy and general grant system.
§ Mr. BryanThe Board is responsible for initiating its own policies, subject to my right hon. Friend's approval. Officials of my Department keep in touch with the Board's staff on training and other matters. Following consultation with the industry the Board published in January, 1971, an outline of its ideas on future activities and longer-term levy and grant policy. Most of these proposals have not yet been submitted for approval. My right hon. Friend is considering the Board's levy and grant proposals for 1971–72.