Training Grant Payment

HC Deb 11 March 1987 vol 112 c214W

Mr. Freud

asked the Paymaster General what percentage of training costs he expects to repay employers via the training grant payment mechanism in the next year.

Mr. Trippier

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Freud

asked the Paymaster General what is the total sum annually available for training grant payments from the Road Transport Industry Training Board.

Mr. Trippier

The Road Transport Industry Training Board's annual report for the year ended 31 March 1986 (the last year for which figures are available) shows that training grants amounting to £11,821,000 were paid out during the year.

Mr. Freud

asked the Paymaster General what is the average delay between an employer's claim for a training grant payment and receipt of that payment from the Road Transport Industry Training Board.

Mr. Trippier

I am advised by the Road Transport Industry Training Board that grant claims have to be submitted by the end of September of each year. These are then offset against levy and either a payment is made to the company or alternatively a net levy requirement is invoiced to the company in December.