§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what proportion of the cost of upgrading and revalidation of maritime certificates of competence for unemployed merchant seamen will be met by the Merchant Navy Training Provider. [59663]
§ Mr. JamiesonI have been asked to reply.
SMarT support is paid at fixed rates representing approximately 50 per cent. of the average course costs. This is made available through the Merchant Navy Training Provider (MNTP) for the revalidation of certificates of competency.
§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many persons resident in Scotland have received assistance through the Merchant Navy Training Provider to upgrade and revalidate certificates of competency. [59672]
§ Mr. JamiesonI have been asked to reply.
To date, six unemployed people with an address in Scotland have received SMarT funding through the Merchant Navy Training Provider (MNTP).
Note:
The MNTP has only been running since January this year.