§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration was given to the training needs of people with special needs when the contracts with each training and enterprise council were negotiated by his Department.
Mr. JacksonTraining for people with special needs was covered in each training and enterprise council's business plan which formed part of its contract with the Department.
§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether any allowance is made in funding provided to training and enterprise councils to take account of the extra costs of providing training for people with special needs.
Mr. JacksonTraining and enterprise councils are contractually required to provide suitable training for people with special needs. The funding which the TEC receives from the Department takes account of the level of special training needs.