§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the present financial position of the Road Transport Industry Training Board and the approval of the training levy.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI understand that the financial position of the Road Transport Industry Training Board is satisfactory and that the board intends to consider proposals for a levy at its next meeting.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the discussions he has had with the Road Transport Industry Training Board regarding the splitting of the board's activities into separate road haulage and retail motor trade boards.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI have informed the Road Transport Industry Training Board (and industry representatives) that my right hon. Friend's decision on whether the board should be split will be influenced mainly by what both sides of the industries in scope to the board want, and that any resultant costs would be met by the industries. My right hon. Friend will make his decision as soon as possible after he has received the views of the Manpower Services Commission.