HC Deb 18 January 1982 vol 16 c34W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in the light of Her Majesty's Government's White Paper, "A New Training Initiative", if he will now increase the funds to the agricultural training board in Scotland, in order to encourage a greater number of apprentices in the agriculture industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Younger

The board is funded wholly by the taxpayer. In determining the amount of grant-aid we have regard to both the board's assessment of its needs and the Government's overall policy on public expenditure. It is for the board to decide, within its budget limit, how its resources might best be used.