HC Deb 22 July 1988 vol 137 cc848-51W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when submissions from Bradford college, concerning funding under the urban programme of community group courses, were received by his Department; when decisions will be taken on funding submissions; if he will make it his policy to ensure that approval is made earlier in subsequent years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: These submissions were received on 7 April as part of Bradford's inner area programme. This was unsatisfactory and a revised programme submission was received on 30 June. This is under consideration and I expect to be able to announce a decision in the near future. Early approval of inner area programme is dependent upon the timing and quality of submission by the local authority.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the class subjects specified in submissions made by Bradford for funds under the urban programme to support community training and education.

Mr. Trippier

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: The information requested is listed in the table:

Class subjects:

  • Access to Bilingual New Technology
  • Skills for today's Offices
  • Advance office skills
  • Return to secretarial work
  • Access to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Office Skills
  • Word Processing
  • Typing and Word Processing
  • Introduction to computing
  • Mobile Information Technology Unit
  • Introduction to typing for Asian Women
  • Computing, Word Processing Skills
  • Keyboard and Computing Skills
  • Computing Skills
  • Access to Computing
  • Catering Skills
  • Upholstery and French Polishing
  • Basic Machine Knitting
  • Advanced Machine Knitting
  • Typing Skills
  • Advanced Typing Skills
  • Garment Industries
  • Photographic Skills
  • Introduction to Creche Work
  • Multi-Skill with Language Support
  • Sports Leadership for Women
  • Bierley Skills Project (knitting/sewing/hairdressing/ caring for children/elderly)
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Holmewood Educational Opportunities (typing, word processing, brickwork, machine knitting)
  • Cookery, Brickwork, Video
  • Creche Worker Training
  • Industrial sewing, pattern making, cutting with language support for Asian Women
  • Joinery with Life Skills and Language Skills Multi DIY Skills
  • Communication on Interview and Job Search Skills (mainly for Asians)
  • Fashion and Design (for Asian Women)
  • Vocational Training (woodwork, photography, dressmaking, machine knitting and typing)
  • Skills Taster Programme (no details supplied)
  • Sewing/Woodwork
  • Job Search/Interview Skills (for Asians)
  • Building Trade Skills
  • Sewing and Typing with Language Support
  • Work with Under Fives
  • Wyke Manor Training Consortium (business technology/motor mechanics/gardening/horticulture)
  • Education for the Unemployed (electronics typing/ dressmaking)
  • Playwork Training
  • Job Search Communications (for Asian Women)
  • Fashion and Design Workshop (Asian and English)
  • Fresh Start Courses (photography/pottery, graphics, blacksmithing, woodwork, basic electrics
  • Working with the Young and Old in the Black Community
  • Merchanting Trades and DIY Retailing
  • Project Handy Woman (travel trades, wood trades, plumbing, electrical work and painting and decorating)
  • Access to Public Sector Catering
  • Tailoring Techniques and Processes
  • Supervisory and Management Skills
  • Preparation for Work in Garment and Making Up Trades
  • Using Your Skills for Teaching
  • Access to Employment in Motor Trades
    • 850
  • Access for Disabled Adults (basic and group work skills)
  • Sewing Skills for Disabled Adults
  • Access to Art, Craft and Design (educational opportunities in the art, craft and design area, including painting, textile art, photography, pottery and screen printing)
  • Integrated Sewing and Craft Skills
  • Study of Educational Needs (research project to establish educational needs and knowledge of educational opportunities among unemployed on an isolated estate)
  • Self Development and Job Research (provide opportunities for single parents to develop skills and build confidence)
  • Helper Training (provides training in working with and supporting learning opportunities for mentally handicapped).
  • Return to Learn (study skills and educational guidance for unemployed adults to enable them to enter further and higher education)
  • Makaton Vocabulary learning (teach Makaton sign language to people who want to work with or support the hearing impaired)
  • Contact Club (educational activities to mentally handicapped adults, improve craft, social and communication skills)
  • Bridging Courses (hairdressing, construction skills, and computing—aim of moving unemployed adults into main college where more advanced qualifications available)
  • Sewing Skills and Language Support (Asian Women)
  • Basic Skills for Asian Women (help seek employment and further education)
  • Communication Skills for Asian Women (help in job search)
  • Opportunities for Women (help provide access to further and higher education)
  • Return to Learn (Study skills and learning opportunities for unemployed adults on an isolated estate)
  • Communication/Job Search Skills (mainly single parents)
  • Life Skills (redundant Asian textile workers)
  • Access for Women (return to learn aimed at women on run down inner city estate)
  • RSA Practical Skills Profile (certificated course covering communication, calculations and computing)
  • Life and Social Skills
  • Personal Development/Playwork Training (leads to a certificated "caring" course)
  • Asian Women's Crafts (Sewing and Craft Skills)
  • Springbound (Confidence building job search skills)
  • Basic Craft and Communications (Education for redundant Bengali textile workers)
  • Craft Skills for Self Employment
  • Bangra Dance Teacher Training and Traditional Asian Music
  • Development Skills for the Unemployed
  • Fashion, Design and Hairdressing (Afro-Caribbean women)
  • Communication skills for Bengali Men and Women
  • Indian Classical Music Training
  • Communication Interpretation and Life Skills (Muslims)
  • Girlington Project (typing, sewing, knitting, motor vehicle maintenance (Asians)
  • Music Project (Afro-Caribbean Club)
  • Finance Open Learning
  • Art and Design
  • Aspects of Community Work
  • Craft/Communications Workshop (Blenheim Project)
  • Islamic Art and Calligraphy
  • Feasibility Study of the Educational Needs of the Bangladeshi Community
  • Painting and Decorating (Afro-Caribbean residents) Video for Women
  • Communication Skills (for Travellers)
    • 851
  • Group Development and Guidance for Isolated Unemployed People
  • WEA Mental Health Project
  • Fresh Start (Asian and Afro-Caribbean Unemployed Adults)
  • Opportunities for Lone Parents (photography, woodwork, dressmaking, computing, return to learn)
  • Traditional Asian Dressmaking
  • Creche Worker Support
  • Multi-Media Open Skills
  • Keyboard Opportunities
  • Comtram Counselling
  • Access to Open Learning
  • Counselling

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much grant was approved for Bradford community education and training under the urban programme for the period January 1987 to March 1988; and how much grant was applied for the year April 1988 to March 1989.

Mr. Trippier

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: January 1987 to March 1988, £1,018,000. April 1988 to March 1989, £570,000.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many students are currently attending courses in Bradford funded under the urban programme; how many tutors are currently employed on these courses; how many centres are involved; how many centres provide creche facilities; how many creche workers are employed; and how many children use creche facilities.

Mr. Trippier

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: This information is not held by the Department.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about delays in his Department's approval under the urban programme of the Bradford college contact club; and when he intends to announce his decision on the funding of the club for the current year.

Mr. Trippier

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: I have received no representations. This project is being considered within the context of Bradford's inner area programme as a whole. I expect to be able to announce a decision in the near future.