HC Deb 26 October 1983 vol 47 c141W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what level of finance has been made available to the operations of ITEC courses in Dundee; and how much has been provided by non-governmental bodies.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The Dundee information technology centre is funded jointly by the Manpower Services Commission and the Department of Trade and Industry. Details of the funding are given in the following table. Local businesses and organisations have also provided support by, for instance, donating equipment.

MSC Department of Trade and Industry Total
(£'s) (£'s) (£'s)
1982–83 118,193 35,000 153,193
1983–84 105,296 20,000 125,296
TOTAL 223,489 55,000 278,489

Note: These figures include wages for adult staff, allowances for trainees, capital and operating costs.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places have been made available under the ITEC information technology courses in Dundee; and what has been their uptake.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Seventy young people have entered the Dundee information technology centre since it began operating on 31 May 1982. The centre is currently operating with its maximum occupancy of 30.