§ 36. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration he has given to the provision of in-house training for shop stewards.
§ Mr. WaddingtonAs my hon. Friend is aware, the Government already make grant-aid available to the TUC and to the non-TUC affiliated unions for the provision of education and training for shop stewards and workplace representatives. The Government recognise the value of in-plant training as a contribution to the improvement of industrial relations. We regard its provision, however, primarily as a matter for management and trade unions to arrange since they have knowledge of the particular needs in individual establishments.