§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if Scottish Enterprise is required to produce a strategic plan on how it will meet the training needs of Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartScottish Enterprise has responsibilities for training as laid down in the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990. Scottish Enterprise is currently reviewing all aspects of its present strategy including training.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what publications Scottish Enterprise has produced on how it is meeting the training needs of Scotland; and what assessment he has made of these as a reflection of Scottish Enterprise's performance in this area.
§ Mr. StewartScottish Enterprise produces an annual report which gives details of its network's activities including the provision of training programmes for young people and unemployed adults which contribute towards meeting the training needs of Scotland.
Scottish Enterprise's performance is monitored regularly on the basis both of the performance measures in its annual report and of other management information returns to the Scottish Office.