HC Deb 07 December 1981 vol 14 cc286-7W
Mr. David Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list all those organisations which have made submissions concerning the future of the road transport industry training board; and which organisations have supported the retention of statutory powers for the board.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The following organisations made submissions either to the Government or to the Manpower Services Commission about the future of the road transport industry training board.

  • Road Haulage Association
  • Motor Agents Association
  • Scottish Motor Trade Association
  • Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association
  • Co-operative Union
  • British Association of Removers
  • Freight Transport Association
  • British Security Industry Association
  • Confederation of British Road Passenger Tranport
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  • Federation of Public Passenger Transport Employers
  • Motor Factors Association
  • National Association of Warehouse Keepers
  • British Public Warehousekeepers Committee
  • British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association
  • Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
  • The Association of Professional, Executive and Clerical and Computer Staff
  • Transport and General Workers Union
  • General and Municipal Workers Union
  • United Road Transport Union
  • National Union of Railwaymen

Of these the following supported retention of statutory powers for the board:

  • Road Haulage Association
  • Motor Agents Association
  • Scottish Motor Trade Association
  • Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association
  • Co-operative Union
  • British Association of Removers
  • Freight Transport Association
  • Association of Professional, Executive and Clerical and Computer Staff
  • Transport and General Workers Union
  • General and Municipal Workers Union
  • United Road Transport Union National Union of Railwaymen

In addition, a large number of individuals and companies made submissions about the future of the board.