§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his policy for the continued funding of information technology education centres; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherMy Department will continue to provide pump priming financial support to those information tehnology centres which remain eligible to receive it. The future funding arrangements for all ITeCs are being considered by my Department together with other Departments who have an interest in the programme.