§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the progress of the training credits initiative.
§ Mr. EggarThirty-three training and enterprise councils (TECs) have submitted proposals to operate pilot credit schemes in their area. This is clear evidence of the widespread interest in and enthusiasm for training credits for young people.
I expect to make an announcement in early June about those TECSs which will be invited to develop a more detailed proposal.