HL Deb 17 November 1998 vol 594 cc144-5WA
Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make resources available to the training support programme (TSP, Specific Grant) for local authorities in the next three years. [HL3915]

Baroness Hayman

The training support programme budget for 1998–99 is £35.45 million. It is set to rise to £39.0 million for 1999–2000 and there are planning figures of £42.5 million and £44.5 million for the two subsequent years. This provides a sound basis on which local authorities can plan their local expenditure.