HC Deb 15 March 1994 vol 239 c737
11. Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the performance of the Hereford and Worcester training and enterprise council.

Miss Widdecombe

Hereford and Worcester training and enterprise council is regarded as an effective TEC. It has performed very well on most of the indicators published in the 1992–93 inter-TEC comparison tables.

Mr. Luff

Does my hon. Friend recall visiting Worcester last month, when she was told about the important role. of Hawtec, together with the chamber of commerce and local authorities, in establishing a business link in the county, and when she made awards to Hawtec for its success with both Investors in People and BS5750? Does not that underline what she has already said about the excellent performance of Hawtec?

Miss Widdecombe

Indeed, I am delighted to repeat the congratulations that I offered when I visited my hon. Friend's training and enterprise council. That TEC is certainly an excellent example of what can be achieved; it is particularly gratifying that it managed to succeed with both Investors in People and the BS5750. My hon. Friend has reason to be proud of his TEC, and the TEC has reason to be proud of him.