HC Deb 23 June 1976 vol 913 cc533-4W
Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many employers in the Yorkshire and Humberside Region have been assessed under the terms of the Clothing and Allied Products Industry Training Levy Order; and how the levies will be collected.

Mr. Golding

The Manpower Services Commission informs me that, under the terms of the Industrial Training Levy (Clothing and Allied Products) Order 1975, the last for which assessments have been made, 441 employers within the Yorkshire and Humberside Regions of the board were within the board's scope. Of these, 242 were excluded from levy by reason of size, 91 were totally exempted because they were fully meeting their own training needs, and the remaining 108 were assessed for levy.

The levy is collected by means of a demand notice and the amount is payable to the board one month after the date of the notice.

Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from employers and unions, respectively, following the publication of the Clothing and Allied Products Industry Training Levy Order on 13th May 1976.

Mr. Golding

I have received no representations from employers or unions following the publication of the Clothing and Allied Products Industry Training Levy Order either directly or through the offices of the Clothing and Allied Products Industry Training Board.