HC Deb 16 July 1974 vol 877 cc110-1W
133. Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what are the numbers employed by the Rubber and Plastics Processing Industry Training Board; and what are the administrative costs of running the board.

Mr. Harold Walker

I have been asked to reply.

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that staff employed by the Rubber and Plastics Processing ITB total 71.

The administrative costs of running the board for the year ended 31st March 1974 totalled £358,513.

Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many companies have objected to the training levy of the rubber and plastics processing industry on the basis that their own training schemes are adequate, or for any other reasons.

Mr. Harold Walker

I have been asked to reply.

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the board has received one objection to the training levy on the basis that a firm's training scheme is adequate. Very few objections to the levy have been received for any other reasons.

Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what are the total receipts from the rubber and plastics industry raised through the Rubber and Plastics Processing Industry Training Board as a training levy.

Mr. Harold Walker

I have been asked to reply.

I am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that for the latest levy period ended 31st March 1974 the board estimates a total income of £3,189,000 from levy.