HC Deb 25 October 1989 vol 158 c499W
Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how training and enterprise councils will respond to the specific needs of ethnic businesses within local communities.

Mr. Eggar

Training and enterprise councils will be expected to undertake a comprehensive assessment of local market needs to enable them to draw up their corporate and business plans. Consultation with a wide range of organisations and individuals, including ethnic businesses where appropriate, will be vital to this assessment.