§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment, pursuant to his answer of 26 March,Official Report, column 63, whether any further consultation with chambers of commerce about TECs has taken place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department liaises closely with the Association of British Chambers of Commerce about the development of training and enterprise councils (TECs). TECs themselves work closely with local chambers of commerce, and a number of business leaders who are also senior office holders from chambers have accepted invitations from TECs to serve on their boards.