§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has yet reached a decision on the future of the Electricity Supply Industry Training Board.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkAs required by the Industrial Training Act 1964, my right hon. Friend has consulted the board and the relevant organisations regarding his proposals to wind up the Electricity Supply Industry Training Board with a view to its training functions being transferred to a body within the framework of the industry's joint consultative machinery. Broad support in principle has been given to this proposal. My right hon. Friend has therefore decided to initiate action to wind up the board. He intends, however, not to make the necessary revocation order until current discussions about the detailed arrangements for establishing the new industry body have been completed so that arrangements can be made for the satisfactory transfer of the board's training functions.