HC Deb 11 February 1987 vol 110 cc253-4W
Mr. Thurnham

asked the Paymaster General what is the estimated expenditure for 1986–87, and the projected expenditure for 1987–88, for adult training by the Manpower Services Commission's vocational education and training group in each of the north-west region's individual areas.

Mr. Lee

The estimated expenditure on adult training for 1986–87 in each of the Manpower Services Commission's vocational education and training group's north-west region's areas is as follows:

£ million
Cheshire 2.7
Cumbria 1.4
Lancashire 6.0
Manchester (Central) 7.4
Manchester (East) 2.0
Manchester (North) 3.7
Merseyside (Inner) 4.0
Merseyside (Outer) 2.6
Total North West 29.9

I regret that projected figures for 1987–88 are not yet available.

Mr. Thurnham

asked the Paymaster General what is the estimated expenditure for 1986–87, and projected expenditure for 1987–88, out of the Manpower Services Commission's vocational education and training group budget for adult training at skill centres by each area in the north-west.

Mr. Lee

The estimated expenditure on adult training at skillcentres for 1986–87 in each of the Manpower Services Commission's vocational and education group north-west region areas is as follows:

£ million
Cheshire 0.8
Cumbria 0.6
Lancashire 2.3
Manchester (Central) 2.1
Manchester (North) 2.2
£ million
Merseyside (Inner) 1.1
Merseyside (Outer) 1.4
Total North West 10.5

I regret that the figures for 1987–88 are not yet available.