§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will place in the Library a copy of his Department's implementation report following the efficiency scrutiny into the training and enterprise company contract and management fee; and if he will make a statement. [14238]
§ Dr. HowellsA copy of the implementation report that his Department has produced in response to the findings of the above scrutiny has been placed in the Library.
The great majority of the scrutiny's 40 recommendations have been implemented in line with the agreed action plan. The overall result is a less bureaucratic and more productive relationship between his Department and TECs.
The Government will continue to seek ways to ensure that the cost of administering programmes is the minimum that is necessary, consistent with proper accountability for public funds.