HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 cc519-20W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what dis- cussions she has had with the Trades Union Congress on the size of its grants for education and training purposes; and when she expects to be able to announce the size of the grant for 1978–79.

Mr. Oakes

In response to a formal application by the TUC, and after consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment, my right hon. Friend has offered the TUC a grant of £1 million towards the cost of trade union education and training in 1978–79. This offer has now been accepted.