§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether his Department had any consultations with members of the Manpower Services Commission prior to the publication of the White Paper. "Training for Jobs".
§ Sir Keith JosephThe White Paper decisions relating to the youth training scheme and to the adult training strategy were in response to commission proposals but the commission was not consulted about the contents of the White Paper. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment and I had discussions with the chairman in advance of publication about matters requiring implementation by the commission.