§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions636W she has had with representatives of further and higher education on the potential for delivering vocational training in rural areas. [130542]
§ Alun MichaelI frequently meet people engaged in providing all forms of learning in rural areas in the course of visits and meetings around the country. The Department's Learning Skills and Knowledge Review is looking specifically at the need for vocational training in rural areas and how that need can be met. Representatives of further and higher education are on the steering group for the review.