Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2005. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2005 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 request the Adult Learning Inspectorate to inspect NVQ and Modern Apprenticeships courses in accountancy and book-keeping.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will request the Adult Learning Inspectorate to inspect NVQ and Modern Apprenticeships courses in accountancy and book- keeping. [206272] Mr. Ivan Lewis: The Adult Learning Inspectorate (the ALI) inspects all providers delivering work-based and adult learning funded by the Learning and Skills Council, including NVQs and Modern Apprenticeships in accountancy and book-keeping. The ALI also carries out a programme of thematic surveys/studies in agreement with the Department. In June 2004, the ALI published the results of a thematic survey of the area of learning covering business administration, management and professional, which includes specialist provision in accounts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 206272; 429 c186W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Accountancy Apprentices Qualifications Training National vocational qualifications Modern apprenticeships
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk