§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what public funds have been granted to the Trades Union Congress for education and training purposes in the current financial year; what application has been received for further funds in 1981–82; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment have jointly offered £1.674 million to the TUC and the affiliated unions towards their expenditure on trade union education and training for 1980–81.
An application for grant for the financial year 1981–82 has been received and is being considered.