HC Deb 13 January 1989 vol 144 cc781-2W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will arrange to modify the funding criteria under the urban programme to enable vocational skill training, such as that offered by the Bradford Contact Club, to receive funding; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

No change is required. Schemes to improve the skills and employability of inner city residents are an important part of the urban programme and they will continue to be funded according to the individual merits of each application. Such schemes should be seen as complementary to those administered by the Department of Employment.