§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what efforts are being made to ensure that women and ethnic minority groups are represented on district manpower committees.
§ Mr. John FraserI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that every care is being taken in appointing members to a particular district manpower committee to ensure that all sections of the working population in the district served by the committee are fully represented.
§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Employment how the membership of district manpower committees will be constituted and members appointed; and what consideration will be given to suggestions for appointments from hon. Members.
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§ Mr. John FraserI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that each district manpower committee will consist of a chairman appointed by the MSC and 24 members appointed by the Employment Service Agency. Nine of these will be appointed after consultation with the appropriate county associations of trades councils; nine after consultation with the appropriate regional organisations of the Confederation of British Industry, and six after consultation with other local interests, of whom two will represent educational interests and one local authorities. The Manpower Services Commission and the Employment Service Agency will welcome suggestions for nominees from hon. Members, but because of the need for these committees to be operational as soon as possible any such suggestions should be submitted urgently.