§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State For Employment what information he has on the closure or planned closure of youth training schemes and places in the Manchester TEC area since that TEC became operational.
Mr. JacksonManchester TEC decides on which youth training providers to contract with, taking into account the quality of training offered and value for money.
§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the provision of special needs youth training in the Manchester TEC area.
Mr. JacksonI am satisfied that adequate provision is available to meet the needs of all those young people with special training needs in the Manchester training and enterprise council area.