Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 2 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2002. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2002 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what representations he has made to (a) ELWA and (b) QinetiQ about finding new funding for the training scheme at Aberporth; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has made to (a) ELWA and (b) QinetiQ about finding new funding for the training scheme at Aberporth; and if he will make a statement. [55062] Mr. Paul Murphy: I met representatives of ELWA and QinetiQ on 8 April to discuss the future of training provision at Aberporth. QinetiQ and ELWA are working together to explore a number of possibilities for continuation of training at the site. These include the possibility of forming partnerships with industry, with other colleges or universities and the use of Objective One funding. I understand that the WDA is developing proposals for an incubator facility at the Aberporth technology park and that WDA and ELWA are considering how this might be integrated with the training facility.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 55062; 387 c495W;387 c494-5W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Apprentices Finance National Council for Education and Training for Wales Training QinetiQ MOD Aberporth
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk