§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many people have enrolled on LearnDirect plus in the Portsmouth, South constituency since it began; how many courses are provided in Portsmouth, South; how much funding has been provided for these courses; and if he will make a statement.[64728]
§ Mr. Ivan Lewis5,010 people have enrolled on a LearnDirect course in the Portsmouth, South constituency since the initiative was rolled out in October 2000. Learners in Portsmouth, South can choose from the current LearnDirect portfolio of 647 courses, which can be accessed at a LearnDirect centre or at home, at work or other locations. We are unable to provide information on the amount of funding provided for courses in the Portsmouth, South constituency.