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Written question asked by Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 1998. It was answered by George Mudie (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps he will take to ensure that the training provided by the expanded New Start programme will target the needs of industry.
Answer

Mr. Cotter: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he will take to ensure that the training provided by the expanded New Start programme will target the needs of industry. [61173] Mr. Mudie: We are encouraging employers to play a full part in all New Start partnerships, which aim to re-engage young people in learning, often through work related activities. They will also have opportunities to influence the local strategic Lifelong Learning Partnerships to be established next year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
321 c61W; 61173
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Industry Employment schemes Training Take-up New start partnerships