§ Mr. Sean HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether the National Council for Vocational Qualifications has now defined the levels of competence and training above level 4; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeNo. The national council is currently discussing with relevant professional bodies how the national vocational qualifications framework might be extended above level 4. The council has been asked to report to Ministers on the outcome of these discussions next year.