Gas Industry Training Board

HC Deb 27 November 1972 vol 847 c27W

Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the future of the Gas Industry Training Board.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

Because of the changed situation which will be brought about by the establishment of the British Gas Corporation and the dissolution of the present area gas boards, my right hon. Friend is proposing to wind up the

Year ended January	Coal and coke	Gas	Electricity	Road and rail passenger fares	Postage, telephones, etc.	Retail prices index
1963	…	…	9	4	5	5	Nil	2.7
1964	…	…	2	3	6	4	3	1.9
1965	…	…	6	2	5	6	Nil	4.6
1966	…	…	2	2	9	8	11	4.4
1967	…	…	10	3	Nil	2	7	3.7
1968	…	…	2	Nil	14	4	Nil	2.6
1969	…	…	6	11	Nil	5	11	6.2
1970	…	…	14	Nil	Nil	5	Nil	5.0
1971	…	…	10	2	1	22	10	8.5
1972	…	…	10	8	13	13	16	8.2