Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2004. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Thursday, 2 December 2004 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, what assessment he has made of the financial co-operation between local education authorities and the Learning and Skills Council on implementing the Government's 14-19 strategy for vocational education; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what assessment he has made of the financial co-operation between local education authorities and the Learning and Skills Council on implementing the Government's 14-19 strategy for vocational education; and if he will make a statement. [201245] Mr. Ivan Lewis: The joint 16-19 Capital Fund announced in the Department's five year strategy will be available for cross-sector projects, including vocational provision. The forthcoming 14-19 White Paper will consider how financial co-operation between LEAs and the LSC can be further developed to help support implementation of the 14-19 strategy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 201245; 428 c210W
Session: 2004-05
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Finance Learning and Skills Council for England Local education authorities Vocational education
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