HC Deb 28 June 1984 vol 62 c509W
Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what evidence there is that the new Skillcentre Training Agency is making progress towards its target of full cost recovery by 1986–87.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The Skillcentre Training Agency is making encouraging progress towards its twin targets of improving efficiency and providing training more relevant to today's needs.

I have recently agreed a proposal from the agency that, as soon as practicable, all the training activities at the Durham, Felling, Twickenham and Slough skillcentre annexes should be consolidated with nearby main skillcentres and the annexe premises disposed of. The same number of training places will be available overall, at significantly less cost to the taxpayer. This is very much in line with the Manpower Services Commission's and the Government's desire to get the best value for money from our training arrangements.

The agency's progress towards full cost recovery will be reviewed by the Manpower Services Commission in the autumn.

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