Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the contribution made to employment in the United Kingdom by the European Communities European centre for the development of vocational training.
§ Mr. EggarThe chief purpose of the European centre for the development of vocational training (CEDEFOP) is to support the work of the European Commission and others in promoting training at Community level. It does this through a programme to co-ordinate initiatives, by disseminating research and information and by proposing innovative means of tackling training issues across the Community. It therefore does not have a direct effect on employment in the United Kingdom beyond promoting the benefits of training.