HL Deb 14 July 2000 vol 615 c58WA
Lord Dubs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they plan to announce the appointment of the chief executive of the Learning and Skills Council. [HL3367]

Baroness Blackstone

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment yesterday appointed John Harwood as chief executive (designate) of the Learning and Skills Council.

Mr Harwood is currently Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council. He will bring the vision and breadth of experience that will be needed to set up and lead this important new public body. He brings a great deal of experience from a lifetime in public service, as well as a wide understanding of post-16 learning. Working with the council's chair designate, Bryan Sanderson, he will be able to build a modern, effective organisation.

We aim to announce the executive directors of the local learning and skills councils through the summer. A list of the successful candidates will be placed in the House Libraries.