HC Deb 07 December 1984 vol 69 c289W
45. Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what provision Her Majesty's Government are making to help the work of the Agricultural Training Board.

Mr. Jopling

The Agricultural Training Board receives considerable financial and practical assistance from my Department. Provision has been made for a grant-in-aid to the board of £7.65 million in the current financial year and the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service gives assistance on training matters at both national and local level. The Manpower Services Commission also makes a contribution towards specific projects undertaken by the board and training groups.