§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many industrial training boards provide grants towards the provision of off-the-job training courses for shop stewards.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission520W that industrial training boards make specific provision for the payment of grants towards this kind of training. A few others may provide such grants but their grant schemes are of a general nature and do not refer to this type of training by name.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary or State for Employment how many shop stewards attended off-the-job training courses sponsored by industrial training boards during the past two years for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe Manpower Services Commission informs me that the information is not readily available. I will write to my hon. Friend when inquiries have been made.