HC Deb 12 June 1991 vol 192 c591W
Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what Business and Technician Education Council courses are financed through the TECs.

Mr. Jackson

TECs receive part of their funding from the Department of Employment for the achievement of NVQs and other equivalent qualifications acceptable to my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Employment. There are at present 222 BTEC qualifications so designated.