§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the opera- 322W tion of the Construction Industry Manpower Board during its first year of operation.
§ Mr. FreesonThe board has met five times. It has considered what information it will need to assess the effect of the Inland Revenue's revised tax deduction scheme and it is examining a number of proposals for improving stability of employment.