HC Deb 30 June 1981 vol 7 c344W
15. Mr. Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he plans to meet the director general of the Confederation of British Industry to discuss the new training initiative; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Prior

I have no immediate plans to do so but I do, of course, meet the director general and other representatives of the Confederation of British Industry from time to time to discuss issues of mutual concern. I hope the opportunity will arise to discuss the new training initiative.

27. Mr. Needham

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will meet the Director General of the Engineering Employers Federation to discuss the new training initiative.

Mr. Peter Morrison

There are no immediate plans to do so, but my right hon. Friend meets the Director General and other representatives of the Engineering Employers Federation from time to time to discuss issues of mutual concern. I hope there will be an opportunity to discuss the Manpower Services Commission's proposals for a new training initiative.