HC Deb 18 November 1987 vol 122 c552W
Mr. Woodcock

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he is satisfied with the level of management development activity in British industry.

Mr. Butcher

We regard management development as a priority area. There is evidence that the United Kingdom is falling behind its competitors in this area. We welcome the CBI's management development initiative in setting up the Council for Management Education and Development, whereby industry will address itself to promoting higher standards of professionalism at all levels across the economy.