§ Mr. Carttissasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the cost per trainee of (a) the most expensive and (b) the least expensive skillcentre courses; and how this compares with the cost of similar training by other providers.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe most expensive skillcentre course, which is not run by other providers, is boring, setting and machining at £233.15 per training place per week.
The least expensive skillcentre course under the training opportunities scheme is the new work-related skills and assessment course at £81 per training place per week. A comparable course in a college of further education would cost £59.25 per training place per week. The average cost among other providers is £68 per training place per week.