Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 June 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 17 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if she will make a statement on the financing of modern apprenticeships with particular reference to differences of treatment relating to age. - Including fact that Chief Executive of the Learning and Skills Council will write.

Answer: Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the financing of modern apprenticeships with particular reference to differences of treatment relating to age. [61340] Mr. Ivan Lewis: This is a matter for the Learning and Skills Council. I have therefore asked John Harwood, the council's chief executive, to write to the hon. Member with the information requested and to place a copy of his reply in the Library.

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