§ 69. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Employment what particular consideration his Department is giving to the needs of development areas in the consultations under way to establish the proposed National Training Agency.
§ Mr. R. CarrThe decision on whether a National Training Agency should be established will not be made until the end of the consultative period. It is recognised in "Training for the Future" that the industrial organisation of the training boards does not equip them to meet regional labour market needs. The proposed National Training Agency would complement and co-ordinate the work of the boards in this field. The Government have invited comments on their proposals from interested organisations and individuals. I will consider any proposals designed to meet the training needs of development areas.