§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the reasons for the £15,000 reduction in the grant to Scottish Borders 283W Enterprise for employment training and youth training programmes in the region; and what has been the subsequent reduction in available training places.
§ Mr. LangIn Scotland, responsibility for management of youth training and employment training and for allocation of funds to the local enterprise companies for their delivery lies with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I have asked the chairman of Scottish Enterprise to write to the right hon. Member with the information he has requested.