HC Deb 09 May 1989 vol 152 c391W
Mr. Steel

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether there exists in Scotland a unit for the development of adult and continuing education; and what funding is available from Government sources for such services.

Mr. Rifkind

There is no direct equivalent to the unit for the development of adult and continuing education in Scotland. The Scottish Institute for Adult and Continuing Education aims to advance education amongst adult members of the community and to co-ordinate the efforts of organisations, institutions and individuals in attaining that aim. In 1988–89 the institute received funding of £34,000 from the Scottish Education Department and £46,000 from other Government Departments and public bodies.