Written question asked by Tom Levitt (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 1998. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 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 new initiatives he is taking to promote the delivery of post-16 education in rural areas. - Includes figures and ref to 17 March 1998 at 308 c1097-112.

Answer: Mr. Levitt: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what new initiatives he is taking to promote the delivery of post-16 education in rural areas. [48257] Dr. Howells: We aim to maximise the participation and achievement of 16 to 18 year olds in all areas through our Investing in Young People strategy. All providers of post-16 education and training will contribute towards these goals. In addition my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his Budget statement on 17 March 1998, Official Report, columns 1097-112, an extra £50 million of funding for rural transport services--mainly additional bus services-- which will enable more young people in rural communities to access post-16 provision.

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