HC Deb 16 November 1992 vol 214 cc66-7W
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will list for each local enterprise company the budget made available from his Department for 1991–92 and 1992–93(a) at current prices and (b) at 1992–93 prices, indicating in both cases the percentage difference;

(2) if he will list for each local enterprise company the budget made available from his Department for the provision of youth training places for 1991–92 and 1992–93 (a) at current prices and (b) at 1992–93 prices, indicating in both cases the percentage difference;

(3) if he will list for each local enterprise company the budget made available from his Department for the provision of employment training places for 1991–92 and 1992–93 (a) at current prices and (b) at 1992–93 prices, indicating in both cases the percentage difference.

Mr. Allan Stewart

[holding answer 13 November 1992]: The Scottish Office does not make budget allocations to local enterprise companies. The allocation of resources to the companies is an operational matter for Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I have asked the chairmen of these bodies to write to the hon. Member.