§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons who had training places at Cobalt UK in Monklands specifically preparing for driving examinations have had their training discontinued; and what action he intends to take to promote opportunities for them to complete their courses.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThere are 91 employment training trainees currently undertaking approved driver instructions training with Cobalt UK Ltd. in Monklands. Arrangements are already in hand to ensure that all 91 trainees can, if they wish, complete their training with an alternative training manager.
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what funding is being made available for Cobalt UK for training purposes in Monklands district; how many persons have been given notice that their training places have been terminated; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe funding being made available for Cobalt UK Ltd. for training purposes in Monk lands district is a contractual matter between the Training Agency and Cobalt UK and is a matter of commercial confidence. There are 203 employment training trainees currently training with Cobalt UK Ltd. Arrangements are already in hand to ensure that all these trainees can, if they wish, complete their training with alternative training managers.